Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Watanabe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watanabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Maan.
Watanabe is looking to clinch.
Maan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Watanabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maan, pushing him back against the cage.
Maan stalling the fight.
Maan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watanabe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watanabe scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like The Maan has been cut.
Watanabe is trying to maintain a safe position but Maan gets an underhook and turns Watanabe into the cage.
Maan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maan slowing the pace effectively.
Watanabe tries a knee to the head but Maan blocks it.
Maan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Watanabe up against the cage.
Maan misses with the head strike.
Watanabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Maan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maan lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maan.
Maan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Watanabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maan's face.
Watanabe working Maan over with knees to the body.
Maan is breathing heavily.
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watanabe scores with a knee to the head.
Watanabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watanabe .
Watanabe has Maan pressed against the cage.
Watanabe misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Watanabe .
Watanabe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Watanabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watanabe trying to land knees to the body.
Watanabe working Maan over with knees to the body.
Watanabe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watanabe scores with a knee to the head.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the head but Maan blocks with his arms.
Maan avoiding damage as Watanabe throws knees to the body.
Watanabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Watanabe tries a knee to the head but Maan blocks it.
Watanabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Watanabe trying to land knees to the body.
Watanabe trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watanabe . #T3#
Maan letting Watanabe take a breather here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watanabe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watanabe lands a good knee to the midsection. Maan won't want to take too many of those.
Watanabe lands a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Watanabe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Watanabe landing knees to the body.
Watanabe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Watanabe with a knee to the head.
Watanabe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Watanabe blocks a body shot from Maan.
Watanabe lands a nice knee to the body.
Watanabe looking to throw knees to the head but Maan is blocking nicely.
Watanabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maan is trying to break the clinch but Watanabe has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Maan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maan has had enough of the clinch but Watanabe keeps him there for the moment.
Watanabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maan avoiding damage as Watanabe throws knees to the body.
Watanabe tries a knee to the head but Maan blocks it.
Maan managing to block the knees to the body from Watanabe .
Maan stalling in the clinch but Watanabe improves position.
Watanabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watanabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Watanabe with a knee to the head.
Maan throws a punch but it's blocked by Watanabe .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Watanabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Maan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Watanabe forces Maan back against the cage and clinches.
Akira Watanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watanabe blocking some punches.
Maan stalling the fight.
Maan trying to stall but Watanabe improves his position.
Watanabe landing knees to the body.
Watanabe crunches a lovely knee into Maan's ribcage.
Watanabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Maan avoids the damage to the body.
Maan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watanabe lands a good knee to the midsection. Maan won't want to take too many of those.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the head but Maan blocks with his arms.
Watanabe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Watanabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maan.
Maan avoiding damage as Watanabe throws knees to the body.
Watanabe is looking to control Maan's arms but Maan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watanabe has his back to the cage.
Watanabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maan is defending well for now.#T1#
Maan has a couple of punches blocked by Watanabe .
Maan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watanabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watanabe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watanabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watanabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maan blocks it with crossed arms.
Watanabe landing knees to the body.
Watanabe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watanabe lands a nice knee to the body.
Watanabe stalling in the clinch but Maan improves position.
Maan can't break the clinch.
Watanabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Maan avoids the damage to the body.
Watanabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maan's face.
Watanabe trying to land knees to the body.
Watanabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maan blocks it with crossed arms.
Watanabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maan's face. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watanabe crunches a lovely knee into Maan's ribcage.
Watanabe stalls.
Watanabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Watanabe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watanabe scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Watanabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watanabe with a knee to the head.
Watanabe looking to throw knees to the head but Maan is blocking nicely.
Watanabe trying to stall but Maan improves his position.
Watanabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Maan avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Maan working hard to break the clinch.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Watanabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maan blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Maan.
Watanabe misses with a knee strike.
Maan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watanabe up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maan.
Watanabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watanabe trying to land knees to the body.
Watanabe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watanabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Maan manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Maan's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watanabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maan scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Maan.
Maan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watanabe tries to clinch
and Maan counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Maan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watanabe is looking to clinch but Maan is avoiding it.
Watanabe tries to clinch there but Maan circles away.
Maan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Watanabe moves into the clinch.
Maan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Watanabe misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Watanabe as Maan tries to tie him up.
Watanabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maan blocks it with crossed arms.
Maan misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Watanabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Maan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Maan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maan dips to his left and cracks Watanabe with an uppercut!
A left lands for Maan.
Watanabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Maan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watanabe tries to clinch but Maan moves out of range. #CL2#
Watanabe closes the distance and pushes Maan back into the cage.
Watanabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maan.
Stalling in the clinch from Maan.
A frustrated look appears on Maan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maan avoiding damage as Watanabe throws knees to the body.
Maan is pushing Watanabe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maan tries a body shot but Watanabe blocks it.
Maan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Watanabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maan is defending well for now.
Watanabe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Watanabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Maan avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Watanabe is trying to stall.
Maan lands a hook that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Watanabe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Watanabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watanabe misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Watanabe .
Watanabe lands a knee to the body.
Watanabe looking to throw knees to the head but Maan is blocking nicely.
Watanabe scores with a knee to the head.
Maan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watanabe with a knee to the head.
Maan takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Maan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A knee to the head by Watanabe .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maan managing to block the knees to the body from Watanabe .
Maan misses with a punch on the inside.
Maan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watanabe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maan avoiding damage.
Maan tries to stall but Watanabe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maan is leaning against Watanabe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Maan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maan.
Watanabe 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watanabe misses with a knee to the head.
Watanabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maan.
Maan letting Watanabe take a breather here.#T3#
Maan lands a body shot.
Watanabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maan.
Maan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Maan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Maan. #BC#
Maan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Watanabe 's head.
Watanabe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Maan.
Maan digs a good hook to Watanabe 's body.
Maan stuns Watanabe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watanabe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watanabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Maan circles away.
Watanabe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watanabe momentarily. #T4#
Maan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Watanabe has closed the distance and engaged Maan in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maan.
Maan tries a body shot but Watanabe blocks it.
Maan managing to block the knees to the body from Watanabe .
A body shot lands from Maan.
Maan scores with a shot to the side of Watanabe 's head.
A short uppercut from Maan.
Maan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watanabe backwards.
Watanabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watanabe misses with a knee to the head.
Maan can't find room to land a body shot as Watanabe controls the action.
Maan misses with a punch to the body.
Maan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Maan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watanabe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 264
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Manivong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manowaru defends it nicely.
Manivong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manivong slips a jab from Manowaru.
Manivong feints the counter takedown.
Manowaru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Manivong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manowaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Manowaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manowaru wants it to stay on the feet.
Manivong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manowaru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.#T1##TD2#
Manivong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Manowaru to the ground. Manivong is now in Manowaru's guard.
Manowaru wants to stand and escape but Manivong is having none of it.
Manivong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manivong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manivong is pushing down on Manowaru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manowaru is fighting to maintain full guard but Manivong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manivong prevents Manowaru from standing back up.
Manowaru trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Manivong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Manivong prevents Manowaru from standing back up. #T2#
Manivong is keen to just control but Manowaru is a slippery customer.
Well, if Manivong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Manivong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manowaru looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manivong with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Manivong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manivong. #T3#
Manivong shoots in for a takedown but Manowaru shows good takedown defense.
Manivong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manivong throws a combination that misses
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manowaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manivong manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manivong is defended easily by Manowaru.
Manowaru throwing a counter right hand but Manivong manages to avoid it.
Manivong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manowaru.
Manivong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manowaru tests Manivong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Manivong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manowaru is fending him off so far but Manivong persists. Nope, Manowaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Manivong dives in and grabs Manowaru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manowaru pushes down on Manivong's head and hops out.
Manivong shoots for a double leg takedown but Manowaru sprawls well. He's pushed Manivong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Manivong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manowaru is looking to stand up but Manivong isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
That's time! Manowaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Manowaru connects with the punch.
Manivong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manowaru looks to land a combination but Manivong avoids it well.
Manivong dodges the punch combination from Manowaru.
Manivong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manowaru is fending him off so far but Manivong persists. Nope, Manowaru circles away and we're back to standing.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Manivong clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Manowaru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Manivong instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Manivong breaks the clinch.
Manowaru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Manivong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Manowaru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manivong shoots in and drives through. Manowaru sprawls well.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manivong.
Manowaru throws a hook to the side of Manivong's head but Manivong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manivong looks for a takedown but Manowaru sprawls well.
Manivong with a poor takedown
and Manowaru counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manivong.
Manowaru keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of Manivong 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Manivong throws a push kick but Manowaru slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Manivong fails with a takedown attempt.
Manowaru went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Manowaru misses the target. #TD2#
Manivong dives in and scores a takedown into Manowaru's guard.
Manowaru wants to stand up but Manivong is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manivong stops Manowaru from standing up. #T3#
Manivong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manowaru wants to get back to his feet but Manivong is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut.
Manivong ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.#TD2#
Manivong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manowaru wants to get back to his feet.
Manivong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manowaru is trying to stand.
Manowaru is staying active underneath Manivong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Manivong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manowaru scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manivong manages to mount him!
Manowaru trying desperately to get to his feet.
Manivong controlling from the full mount.
Manowaru trying desperately to get to his feet.
Manowaru is squirming around, avoiding Manivong's attempts to control the action.
Manowaru squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong misses with a head shot.
Manowaru wants to try and get back to his feet.
Manivong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hiro Manowaru will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Manivong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manowaru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manivong throws a head kick that misses.
Manivong is looking to clinch but Manowaru is avoiding it.
Manowaru throws a right and a left that Manivong avoids nicely. #CL2#
Manivong moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Manivong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manivong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manowaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru leaves Manivong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Manowaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Manivong or perhaps it was just good defense by Manowaru, which made it look bad.
Hiro Manowaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manowaru needs to keep his hands up - Manivong had a free shot at his head there.
Hiro Manowaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manivong darts in looking for a takedown but Manowaru gets double underhooks and turns Manivong into the cage.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut.
Manivong shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Manowaru both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Manivong instigates a clinch.
Manowaru tries to break free but Manivong pushes him back against the cage.
Manowaru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manivong. #T2##BC#
Manowaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manowaru cracks Manivong with an open hand slap.
Manivong scores with a leg kick.
Manowaru throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru throws a shot from downtown. Manivong moves away and avoids it.
Manowaru blocks a head kick by Manivong.
An attempted straight right counter from Manowaru misses the target.
Manivong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manowaru counters with a left and a right that stings Manivong.
Manowaru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manivong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manowaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manivong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Manivong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manowaru to score with a decent uppercut.
Manivong defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand.
Manivong throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong fails to land the takedown.
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.
Manowaru misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Manowaru misses its intended target.
Manivong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manivong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manowaru defends well and Manivong ends up having to push Manowaru into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manivong is looking to clinch.
Akuma Manivong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
Manivong takes the fight into the clinch.
Manivong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manowaru prevents it. #BC#
Manowaru breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manivong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manivong throws a nice looking combination but Manowaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manowaru is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manowaru misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Manivong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Manowaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manowaru wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manivong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manowaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manivong misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Manowaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manowaru, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 53: Caceres vs Akutagawa
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Watanabe tries to clinch there but Pixley circles away.
Watanabe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pixley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Pixley tries to keep at a distance but Watanabe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watanabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pixley looks winded!
Watanabe with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ricki Pixley has been cut.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Pixley trying to break out of Watanabe 's Thai clinch. Watanabe unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Pixley to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Watanabe !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Akira Watanabe !
During a confident post fight interview, Akira Watanabe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collough swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Collough can't break the clinch.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collough tries to land knees in the clinch but Aoki avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aoki.
Aoki gets through Collough's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collough takes a shot to the head.
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike.
Aoki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collough backwards.
Aoki lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collough tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aoki smiles and moves away.
Aoki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Aoki scores with a hook.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Collough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Collough ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Collough misses the target.
Aoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aoki cracks Collough with an open hand slap.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Collough wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collough under the eye.
Aoki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akio Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL2#
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collough, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki pushes Collough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoki is working Collough over against the cage.
Aoki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aoki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Collough is breathing heavily.
Aoki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Aoki.
A right handed body shot lands from Aoki.
Aoki lands a shot to the body.
Aoki lands a nice uppercut.
Aoki lands with a left to the head.
Aoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Aoki. #ROC2#Collough is rocked!#T3#
Nice body punch from Aoki - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Aoki.
Oh Collough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aoki pushes Collough against the cage. Aoki is working some dirty boxing. Aoki pushes off with a quick right hook! Collough goes down! Collough tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aoki moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Aoki!
A relieved looking Akio Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: 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: Cobra Kai: No Mercy 14
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Takahashi tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Takahashi breaks the clinch.
Bishop catches Takahashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takahashi is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Takahashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
A jab from Takahashi does it's job there.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head. #T1#
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.#CUT2#It looks like Tom Bishop has been cut.
Bishop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Bishop is rocked!
Takahashi 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.
Bishop tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takahashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
Tom Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bishop tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it.
Katashi Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch but Takahashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Takahashi pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.#CL#
Bishop clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Takahashi manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi with a nice cross.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD2#
Takahashi lands a big right hand that sends Bishop crashing to the mat! Takahashi stays standing though and waves Bishop back to his feet!
Bishop misses with a combination
and Takahashi counters with a crisp right that sends Bishop to the canvas! Takahashi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katashi Takahashi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Suzuki.#CUT#It looks like Kos Akakpo has been cut.
Suzuki throws out a loose jab but Akakpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akakpo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suzuki lands with a right hand.
Akakpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suzuki lunges at Akakpo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akakpo's hand.
Suzuki really is a fat lump.
Akakpo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki lands with a right hand.
Suzuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Kos Akakpo's cut even more.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Suzuki has cracked Akakpo with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Suzuki lands another huge swinging hook and Akakpo tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Akakpo, before Suzuki can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yamato Suzuki!

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Watanabe wants to clinch.
Golubev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Golubev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watanabe landing knees to the body.
Watanabe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Golubev is breathing heavily.
Watanabe lands a nice knee to the body.
Watanabe scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Adrik Golubev has been cut.
Watanabe stalling against the cage.
Watanabe has Golubev pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe working Golubev over with knees to the body.
Watanabe landing knees to the body.
Watanabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Golubev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Golubev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Watanabe .
Watanabe connects with a knee to the head.
Watanabe lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#Adrik Golubev's cut is getting worse.
Watanabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Golubev's face.
Watanabe landing knees to the body.
Watanabe lands a nice knee to the body.
Watanabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watanabe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Watanabe crunches a lovely knee into Golubev's ribcage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe tries a knee to the head but Golubev blocks it.
Watanabe scores with a knee to the head.
Watanabe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watanabe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Watanabe slowing the pace effectively.
Watanabe lands a good knee to the midsection. Golubev won't want to take too many of those.
Watanabe scores with a knee to the head.
Golubev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golubev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watanabe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watanabe .
Watanabe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Golubev up against the cage.
Watanabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Watanabe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Watanabe effectively controlling the action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Watanabe obliges.
Watanabe lands a knee to the body.
Watanabe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Golubev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Watanabe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Watanabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Golubev's face. #CUT2#Adrik Golubev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Watanabe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Watanabe stalls. #T4#
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golubev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watanabe stalling against the cage.
Watanabe lands a good knee to the midsection. Golubev won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watanabe working Golubev over with knees to the body.
Watanabe lands a good knee to the midsection. Golubev won't want to take too many of those.
Watanabe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Watanabe misses with a knee to the head.
Watanabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watanabe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Watanabe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Watanabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Golubev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Watanabe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Golubev avoids it.
Watanabe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Watanabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watanabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Watanabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Watanabe lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Watanabe .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Watanabe .
Golubev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Golubev takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golubev is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Watanabe crunches a lovely knee into Golubev's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watanabe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golubev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watanabe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Golubev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watanabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Golubev's face. #CUT2#Jeez, Adrik Golubev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Watanabe lands a good knee to the midsection. Golubev won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watanabe .
Watanabe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Watanabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watanabe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Golubev's face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akira Watanabe !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Chosokabe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Satus Ad Finem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Satus Ad Finem looks winded!
Chosokabe cracks Satus Ad Finem with a big right hand but Satus Ad Finem just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Satus Ad Finem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chosokabe controlling from side mount.
Chosokabe advances to full mount.
Chosokabe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Satus Ad Finem can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chosokabe landing shots from mount. #ROC#Satus Ad Finem is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Chosokabe! Satus Ad Finem is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rikishi Chosokabe!
Our winner, Rikishi Chosokabe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Victus Satus Ad Finem had this to say: 'Loss number 2.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2023

#R1#
Adams swinging wildly here.
Rikishi Chosokabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chosokabe fails to land the takedown.
Adams clobbers Chosokabe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Rikishi Chosokabe has been cut.
Chosokabe goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chosokabe doesn't seem bothered though.
Chosokabe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Chosokabe shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brick Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikishi Chosokabe.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chosokabe has his takedown stuffed
and Adams counters with a nice body shot.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Chosokabe looks winded!
Adams grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Chosokabe takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Adams cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brick Adams!

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

#R1#
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slugger.
Manowaru has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Slugger moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Slugger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manowaru misses with a right hand #KD#
and Slugger counters with a crisp one two that drops Manowaru! Slugger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Manowaru to his feet! Manowaru is in big trouble!
Slugger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manowaru takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slugger throws a jab but it's blocked by Manowaru.
Manowaru moves out of range of the body kick.
Slugger lands with a kick to the temple. Manowaru shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manowaru looks to land a left hand but Slugger moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Slugger scores with a sloppy right hand. Manowaru should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Manowaru.
Manowaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slugger counters with a left to the body.
Slugger slips a jab from Manowaru.
Slugger ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
Sloppy strikes from Manowaru. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Slugger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slugger misses with a looping left.
Slugger throws a shot from downtown. Manowaru moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Slugger throws a lazy uppercut
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru misses with a looping left.
Slugger slips under a jab from Manowaru.
Slugger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manowaru throws out a powerful jab.
Manowaru defending well as Slugger loads up on a big left 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!
Manowaru blocks a jab.
Manowaru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Manowaru takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manowaru lands a jab to the head.
Slugger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut.
Slugger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manowaru throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Slugger misses the target.
Manowaru closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slugger avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Slugger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manowaru moves away.
Slugger takes a swing at Manowaru's ribcage but misses.
Slugger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a right hand
and Slugger counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manowaru misses with a hook.
Manowaru scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiro Manowaru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Manowaru.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slugger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Slugger misses the jab.
Manowaru throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Slugger misses the target.
Slugger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manowaru throws a lazy right hand but Slugger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slugger, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slugger ducks under a wild hook from Manowaru.
Nice shot lands for Manowaru.#T1#
Slugger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slugger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manowaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slugger throws a low kick but Manowaru moves out of range easily.
A jab from Slugger misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manowaru, as that shot connected.
Slugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
Slugger throws an off balance right hand
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Manowaru scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.#T2#
Slugger walks into a straight right hand from Manowaru.
A jab from Manowaru misses.
A jab from Manowaru misses.
Slugger connects with an inside leg kick.
Manowaru throws a series of punches but Slugger moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manowaru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Slugger throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Manowaru lands a glancing blow to the side of Slugger's head.
A swing and a miss from Manowaru.
Slugger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manowaru throws a hook but Slugger avoids it easily.
Manowaru displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manowaru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manowaru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manowaru slips under a jab.#T4#
Slugger missing with a left hand there. Manowaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manowaru misses with a hook. Slugger ducked under it nicely.
Manowaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manowaru cracks Slugger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Slugger drops Manowaru with a beautiful combination! Manowaru stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slugger is looking for the KO!
A swing and a miss from Manowaru.
Slugger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manowaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slugger throws out the jab.
Slugger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#KD#
Slugger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manowaru sprawling to the canvas! Manowaru rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slugger finish him?! #ROC#Manowaru is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiro Manowaru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manowaru circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Slugger. Manowaru falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Slugger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Slugger!
Lou Slugger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: QFC Tournament 1143 Round 2
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Chosokabe misses with a takedown attempt
and De Mierda counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rikishi Chosokabe has been cut.
De Mierda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chosokabe tries for a takedown but De Mierda circles away easily
and De Mierda counters with a nice body shot.
Chosokabe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Mierda but De Mierda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loco De Mierda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikishi Chosokabe.
De Mierda scores with a hook to the body. Chosokabe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chosokabe fails with a takedown attempt.
Chosokabe misses with a takedown
and De Mierda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chosokabe looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chosokabe circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by De Mierda. Chosokabe falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for De Mierda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loco De Mierda!
Loco De Mierda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 1143 Round 1
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Chosokabe shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanashima tries to sprawl out of it but Chosokabe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanashima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rikishi Chosokabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chosokabe or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanashima, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chosokabe is defended easily by Hanashima.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikishi Chosokabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chosokabe scores with a takedown into Hanashima's guard.
Chosokabe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chosokabe wants to pass the guard but Hanashima is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chosokabe is working Hanashima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chosokabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chosokabe throwing strikes from guard but Hanashima blocks nicely. #T1#
Chosokabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanashima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chosokabe is working hard here to advance position.
Hanashima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chosokabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Hanashima wants to stand but Chosokabe is controlling the position.
Hanashima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chosokabe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chosokabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chosokabe trying to control but Hanashima is working from the bottom.
Chosokabe passes Hanashima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chosokabe working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Chosokabe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chosokabe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chosokabe trying to pass the guard but Hanashima defending well.
Chosokabe working Hanashima over with strikes.
Chosokabe lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chosokabe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chosokabe lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chosokabe tries to pass to full mount but Hanashima defends it.
Chosokabe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chosokabe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chosokabe lands a big shot there that rocks Hanashima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#Hanashima is rocked!
Chosokabe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hanashima taking shots to the head. #T3#
Chosokabe with good strikes from the mount here!
Hanashima is still in real trouble! Can Chosokabe finish him?
Chosokabe with the ground and pound from mount.
Chosokabe with good strikes from the mount here!
Chosokabe wants to control the pace but Hanashima is squirming around nicely.
Chosokabe controlling his opponent.
Hanashima seems to have recovered his senses.
Chosokabe scoring with strikes but Hanashima is staying in there.
Chosokabe loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hanashima scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Chosokabe land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Chosokabe stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rikishi Chosokabe!
The defeated Tanjira Hanashima had this to say: 'Tough loss, but i will definitely come back stronger!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Suzuki misses its intended target.
As Suzuki backs off God throws a huge counter combo but Suzuki manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
God clinches with his opponent.
Suzuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. God fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Suzuki throws the left hand but God avoids the punch easily.
God gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Suzuki to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Keffy God has been cut.
Suzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract God.
God looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suzuki is fending him off so far but God persists. Nope, Suzuki circles away and we're back to standing.
Suzuki throws a big counter combination but God scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract God.
God throws a sloppy head kick
and Suzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God ducks under a wild hook from Suzuki.
God tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
God dives in and grabs Suzuki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suzuki pushes down on God's head and hops out.
Chibi Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keffy God.
God tries a head kick but it misses.
Suzuki throws a hook but God avoids it easily.#T1#
Suzuki throws a jab when God was well out of range.
God feints the counter takedown.
God closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suzuki circles away.
Some wild striking there from Suzuki. #TD2#
God shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suzuki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suzuki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suzuki throws a few strikes from the bottom but God takes advantage and mounts!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki is mounted and he's throwing punches. Is that wise?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki throwing hammer fists to the chest of God. What's that going to do exactly?
Suzuki can't escape the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - God has eaten all the pies!
Suzuki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
God controlling from mount.
God thowing shots but they're missing.
God prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Suzuki is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
God blocks Suzuki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Suzuki avoids a series of strikes thrown by God.
Suzuki swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzuki can't escape the position.
Suzuki throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Suzuki tries to reverse the position but God maintains control.
God moves to back control.
God has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Suzuki's body.
Suzuki tries to break free.
Suzuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for God on the ground.#SUB2#
God is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
God looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Suzuki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3##SUB2#
Suzuki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if God gets his way!
God controls the position.
Suzuki manages to reverse the position and now he's in God's guard. Nice work there by Suzuki. #T4#
Suzuki preventing the sweep.
Suzuki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suzuki is in close to God's body, working some short punches and elbows.
God has momentary wrist control but Suzuki slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Keffy God's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzuki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of God's head.#CUT#Keffy God's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). 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 246
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Manowaru misses the target.
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Manowaru blocks the leg kick.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dupree misses with a body shot.
Manowaru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manowaru, as that shot connected.
Dupree dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manowaru. That did some damage!
Dupree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dupree tests Manowaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree jabs Manowaru right on the nose. Manowaru blinks but takes it well.
Dupree jabs Manowaru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dupree with a hook.
Manowaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dupree misses with the combination.
Manowaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dupree misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupree throws a big shot that misses.
Dupree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manowaru is out of range.
Manowaru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Dupree. #CUT2#It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut.
Manowaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dupree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Dupree. That snapped Manowaru's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manowaru throws out the jab.
Dupree misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manowaru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupree misses with a lunging right hand
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree misses with a combination
and Manowaru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Manowaru tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Manowaru back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dupree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manowaru under the eye.
Dupree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manowaru appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manowaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dupree can pounce on him.
Manowaru scores with a jab to the head.
Dupree throws a nice looking combination but Manowaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manowaru is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Dupree loads up on a big right hand but Manowaru slips the punch.
Dupree throws a jab when Manowaru was well out of range.
Manowaru slips a jab and a cross from Dupree.
Dupree throws a hook to the side of Manowaru's head but Manowaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manowaru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dupree misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dupree misses with a body shot.
Manowaru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dupree slips a jab and a cross from Manowaru.
Manowaru scores with a nice head shot.
Dupree throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Dupree.
Dupree throws a body shot but no joy.
Manowaru throws out a loose jab but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manowaru scores with a shot to the body.
Dupree throws an overhand right that lands on Manowaru's shoulder, as Manowaru tries to avoid the shot.
Dupree looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dupree closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dupree works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Manowaru.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupree pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manowaru is out of range and Dupree settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christophe Dupree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiro Manowaru's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
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.
Dupree misses with a left hand
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupree connects with an inside leg kick.
Dupree throws a body punch but Manowaru moves out of range.
Dupree scores with a body shot.
Dupree tries to move into range but Manowaru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dupree misses with a shot to the body
and Manowaru counters with a nice body shot.
Dupree throws a jab when Manowaru was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree misses with a wild combination.
Christophe Dupree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manowaru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Dupree throws a combination that misses
letting Manowaru counter with a right hand.
Dupree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupree lands an overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manowaru.
Dupree throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupree misses with a left hand
and Manowaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree tries to move into range but Manowaru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dupree misses with an uppercut
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Manowaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Dupree with a hook.#T2#
Manowaru checks a leg kick nicely.
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.
Dupree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manowaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree.
Manowaru checks a low kick from Dupree.
Manowaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dupree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manowaru.
The fighters circling - Manowaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manowaru slips under a jab.
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.
Dupree lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manowaru takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dupree takes one to the side of the head.
Dupree misses with a lunging right hand
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupree tests Manowaru's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Dupree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manowaru circles away quickly and effectively.
Manowaru avoids the body shot from Dupree.
Dupree misses with a double jab.
Manowaru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Manowaru is just out of range.
Manowaru throws a lazy right hand but Dupree sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manowaru walks into a straight right hand from Dupree.
Dupree with the inside leg kick.
Dupree has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manowaru misses with a hook.
Dupree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manowaru with a body shot.
Dupree misses with a jab to the body
and Manowaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupree misses with a left hand
enabling Manowaru to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dupree uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manowaru.
Dupree throws a combination that misses
and Manowaru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupree throws a body punch but Manowaru moves out of range.
Dupree misses with the body kick
and Manowaru 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!
Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Manowaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru counters with a left and a right that stings Dupree.
Manowaru connects with a crisp jab.
Dupree misses with a hook. Manowaru ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Manowaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dupree doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dupree.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Manowaru dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiro Manowaru's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dupree misses with a hook to the body
and Manowaru counters with a nice body shot.
Manowaru has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dupree.
Dupree ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dupree throws a hook to the side of Manowaru's head but Manowaru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dupree looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manowaru misses with a looping right.
Dupree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dupree will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manowaru loads up on a big right hand but Dupree slips the punch.
Manowaru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupree. Dupree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Manowaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dupree swings for the body but Manowaru moves out of range.
Dupree digs a good hook to Manowaru's body.
Dupree misses the shot to the body.
Dupree fails to land with a series of punches.
Manowaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dupree.
Manowaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manowaru lands a nice shot that snaps Dupree's head back.
Dupree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manowaru's head backwards.
Dupree looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Dupree throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Manowaru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manowaru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dupree missing with a left hand there. Manowaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manowaru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dupree throws a shot from downtown. Manowaru moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dupree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manowaru counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree tries a low kick but Manowaru avoids it.
Manowaru is looking for a counter combo.
Manowaru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manowaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manowaru manages to avoid it.#T3#
Manowaru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dupree showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manowaru.
Dupree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manowaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupree.
Manowaru lands with a good body shot.
Dupree scores with a jab to the body.
Dupree throws a leg kick
and Manowaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manowaru throws a hook but Dupree avoids it easily.
Dupree slips a straight right by Manowaru.#T4#
Dupree takes a swing at Manowaru's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dupree throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manowaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dupree.
Manowaru lands a nice shot that snaps Dupree's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Manowaru.
Dupree just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
and Manowaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manowaru looks to land a right hand but Dupree moved out of range.
Manowaru lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiro Manowaru.
I think Manowaru has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Manowaru!
A relieved looking Hiro Manowaru thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Bengtsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
A jab from Bengtsson does it's job there.
Bengtsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bengtsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Tanaka clinches up against the cage.
Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Come on Bengtsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tanaka landing knees to the head.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Bengtsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.#T1#
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Bengtsson misses with a body punch.
Bengtsson misses with a knee to the head.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
Tanaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengtsson.
Tanaka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body.
Bengtsson tries to break free but Tanaka pushes him back against the cage.
Tanaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Bengtsson is blocking nicely. #T2#
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but Bengtsson blocks it.
Tanaka being controlled against the cage.
Tanaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bengtsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bengtsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bengtsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bengtsson's face.
Tanaka working Bengtsson over with knees to the body.#T3#
Tanaka working Bengtsson over with knees to the body.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bengtsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Bengtsson is trying to break free.
Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Tanaka avoiding damage as Bengtsson throws knees to the body.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bengtsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tanaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bengtsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bengtsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bengtsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanaka's hands.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bengtsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Bengtsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Bengtsson has knocked Tanaka down with a huge combo! Bengtsson steps away and waves a wobbly Tanaka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tanaka rushes Bengtsson and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Bengtsson is blocking nicely.
Tanaka trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Bengtsson breaks the clinch.
Bengtsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson scores with a body shot.
Bengtsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Bengtsson.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Bengtsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Tanaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bengtsson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tanaka to the canvas! Tanaka doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bengtsson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bengan Bengtsson!

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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Explough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Explough is breathing heavily.
Explough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Explough misses with a left hand
and Akagi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akagi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Explough throwing a counter right hand but Akagi manages to avoid it.
Explough misses with a series of wild punches.
Explough throws a big shot that misses.
Akagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akagi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Explough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi lands with a kick to the temple. Explough shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Explough.
Explough thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akagi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Explough swings widly with a right hand
and Akagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Explough throws a hook but Akagi avoids it easily.
Akagi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Akagi lands a head kick. Explough smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akagi defending well as Explough loads up on a big left hand.
Akagi throws a body punch but Explough moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Explough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akagi misses with a wild body shot.
Akagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Explough.
Akagi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Explough throws a hook but Akagi blocks it.
Explough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akagi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Explough missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Explough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akagi counters with a stiff right hand.
Explough loads up on a big right hand but Akagi slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Akagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Explough misses with a hook
and Akagi counters with a big head kick but Explough shrugs it off. #T2#
Explough misses with a hook. Akagi ducked under it nicely.
Akagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Explough misses with a hook
and Akagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akagi throws a head kick that Explough semi-blocks.
Akagi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Explough rather than just go for the knockout.
Explough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akagi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Explough misses with an uppercut.
Explough throws a big shot that misses.
Akagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Explough.
Akagi throws out a counter right but Explough avoids it with no problem.
Explough tries to bum rush Akagi with a series of wild strikes but Akagi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Explough is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Explough is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Akagi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Explough walks into a jab.
Explough misses with a hook. Akagi ducked under it nicely.
Explough misses with a hook.
Explough looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grenado Explough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Akagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Explough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akagi.
Explough fails to land with a series of punches.
Explough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Explough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Explough throws a combination that misses
and Akagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Explough thinking.
We've been informed that Akagi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akagi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Explough misses with a looping right.
Akagi throws a fast counter high kick but Explough manages to duck under it in time.
Akagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Explough.
Explough loads up on a big right hand but Akagi slips the punch.
Explough throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
A little jabbing left from Akagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Explough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Explough misses. #T4#
A jab from Akagi misses.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Explough.
Explough misses with an uppercut. Akagi saw that one coming.
Akagi throws a body punch but Explough moves out of range.
Explough misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Akagi coming out on top.
Explough misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Explough misses its intended target.
Explough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Explough missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Explough misses with a straight left.
Akagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Explough.
Explough misses with a right hand
and Akagi counters with a head kick.
Explough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grenado Explough will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Explough takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Explough throws an off balance right hand
and Explough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Explough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akagi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Explough's head.
Explough missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Explough misses with an uppercut
and Akagi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Explough is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Explough misses with a straight left.
A big left from Akagi misses.
Explough is looking to counter punch.
Explough throws the left hand but Akagi avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akagi scores with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Explough misses its intended target.
Explough walks into a jab.
Explough looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Akagi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Akagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Explough.
Explough takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Explough takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Explough throws a lazy right hand but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Explough.
Akagi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akagi slips under a jab.
Explough throws a nice looking combination but Akagi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Explough misses with an uppercut
and Akagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Explough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Explough looks to land a left hand but Akagi moved out of range nicely.
Explough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Explough misses with a right hand
and Akagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Explough.
Explough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akagi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Akagi moves out of range as Explough strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Explough. That snapped Akagi's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Explough.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Explough.
Akagi just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Explough misses.
Explough looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Akagi moves out of range as Explough strikes.
A punch combination from Explough misses.
Explough misses with an uppercut.
Grenado Explough is winning the standup battle so far.
Akagi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Explough momentarily.
Explough throws out a loose jab but Akagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akagi loads up on a big right hand but Explough slips the punch.#T3#
Explough cracks Akagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akagi slips under a jab.
Akagi throws a head kick that Explough semi-blocks.
Explough throws a big shot that misses.
Explough throws a looping overhand right but Akagi ducks down to avoid it.
Explough thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Explough.
Explough takes a kick to the side of the head.
Akagi ducks under a wild hook from Explough.
A big right from Explough misses.
Explough throws a poor cross that misses
and Akagi counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Explough misses.
Akagi throws out a counter right but Explough avoids it with no problem.
Akagi throws a lazy right hand but Explough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Explough misses with an uppercut
and Akagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Akagi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Explough misses the target.
Explough misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagi moves away from the strike by Explough.
Explough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akagi counters with a head kick. That will keep Explough thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Akagi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Explough throws an off balance right hand
enabling Akagi to counter with a crisp jab.
Explough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Explough misses with a straight left.
Explough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akagi moves away from the strike by Explough.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akagi! But no joy.
Akagi slips under a jab from Explough.
Akagi slips under a jab.
Explough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akagi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pinheiro Akagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Explough throws a poor cross that misses
and Akagi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Explough manages to avoid it.
Explough throws a poor cross that misses
and Akagi counters with a head kick. That will keep Explough thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Akagi blocks a jab.
Explough looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Explough throws a poor cross that misses
and Akagi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Explough misses with a looping left.
A combination from Explough does no damage.
Explough looks to land a combination but Akagi avoids it well.
Akagi slips under a jab from Explough.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Explough misses with a looping right.
Akagi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akagi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Explough misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Akagi.#T1#
Explough misses with a left hand
and Akagi counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Explough misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akagi! But no joy.
Akagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akagi throws a hook to the side of Explough's head but Explough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Explough appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Explough.
Akagi throws out a counter right but Explough avoids it with no problem.
Explough thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Explough misses with an uppercut
and Akagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Explough throws a jab when Akagi was well out of range.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Explough throws a hook but Akagi blocks it.
Explough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akagi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Explough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Explough throws a series of punches but Akagi moves out of range.
Akagi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Explough throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
A little jabbing left from Akagi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Explough misses with a right hand
and Akagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Explough misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagi throws a sloppy head kick and Explough moves out of range easily.
It looked like Explough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Akagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Explough misses with a lunging right hand
and Akagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akagi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Explough misses with a left hand
and Akagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Explough missing with a left hand there. Akagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Explough throws a right hand that Akagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Akagi also avoids with ease.
Explough throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
Akagi slips a jab and a cross from Explough. #T3#
Explough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akagi.
Explough misses with a straight right.
Akagi swings for the body but Explough moves out of range.
Akagi blocks a jab.
Explough throws a hook but Akagi avoids it easily.
Explough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Explough looks to land a right hand but Akagi moved out of range.
Explough throws the left hand but Akagi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Akagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Explough.
Akagi slips a jab from Explough.
Explough scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Explough misses with a hook.
Explough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akagi momentarily. #T4#
Explough misses with a double jab.
Akagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Explough throws a looping overhand right but Akagi ducks down to avoid it.
Akagi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Explough looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Explough misses with a double jab.
Explough falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Akagi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Explough throws a right hand that misses
and Akagi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Explough thinking.
A combination from Explough does no damage.
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Explough is looking to counter punch.
Explough scores with a jab to the head.
Explough throws the left hand but Akagi avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Explough misses.
Explough on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grenado Explough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Explough 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grenado Explough!
After winning the bout, Grenado Explough 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 17, 2023

#R1#
Akagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Havas.
Akagi takes one to the side of the head.
Akagi misses the jab.
Akagi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akagi is breathing heavily.
Akagi walks into a straight right hand from Havas.
Havas throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akagi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Akagi walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Akagi limp body while Havas jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamu Havas!

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: HFC 69 - Ivanovic vs Hernandez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1##CL#
Tanaka drives through and clinches with Messi against the cage.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Messi looks winded!
Tanaka crunches a lovely knee into Messi's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanaka.
Messi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanaka obliges.
Tanaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanaka with a knee to the head. #ROC#Messi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
Tanaka has Messi pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Messi is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tanaka - that's hurt Messi badly! Oh, another knee lands and Messi is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Messi doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Haru Tanaka!

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