Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SPFT #13
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago 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.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drago darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Stevenson looks to clinch
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Drago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Drago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Drago.
Stevenson is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking. #T3#
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
Drago throws a leg kick but Stevenson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevenson wants to clinch.#T4#
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Drago is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson darts in trying to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stevenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.
Drago throws a low kick, looking for Stevenson's leg but Stevenson calmly moves out of range.
Drago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevenson has time to react.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago misses with a body shot.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivan Drago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago feints a counter leg kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stevenson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago throws a fast counter high kick but Stevenson manages to duck under it in time.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range. #T3#
Drago misses with a head kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago flicks out a counter leg kick but Stevenson steps away.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Drago looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Drago tries a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters with a nice body shot.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stevenson closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDrago.#T4#
Stevenson closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson wants to clinch
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stevenson checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teofilo Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Drago feints a counter leg kick.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson backing away here, and Drago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves away
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Drago misses with a low kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson closes the distance but Drago moves to the side
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stevenson moves out of range as Drago strikes.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Drago was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago tries a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson is wise to it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Drago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stevenson thinking.
Drago misses with a low kick. #T3#
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago scores with a hook to the body. Stevenson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming.
Drago feints a counter leg kick.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
Drago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stevenson is out of range.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Drago slips to the side
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Stevenson wants to clinch.#T4#
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDrago.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson looks to clinch
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab from Stevenson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!

Event: SPFT #13
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Washington misses with a hook.
Washington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fredrico momentarily.
Fredrico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredrico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Washington.
Washington lands a glancing blow to the side of Fredrico's head.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fredrico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fredrico.
Washington cracks Fredrico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington throws a series of punches but Fredrico avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Washington lands a left and a right that send Fredrico crashing to the mat, dazed. Washington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Fredrico 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!
Washington lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fredrico falls backwards - clearly groggy! Washington dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Washington!
Raymond Washington took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Hey dogg I got that crack rock. Right over here. That straight drop. That one shot. You don't dizzle my nizzle? I got dem roids. That H to the G to the H. That having you looking like the mother fucking Hulk for rizzle for shizzle my nizzle.'.

Event: SPFT #13
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Maskhadov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avila scores with a nice right hand.
Maskhadov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avila lands a really nice looking cross but Maskhadov seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Ali Maskhadov has been cut.
Avila swings for the body but Maskhadov moves out of range.
Maskhadov defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Avila misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Maskhadov moves into the clinch successfully.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maskhadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Maskhadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avila softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Maskhadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila throws a head punch that misses.
Maskhadov swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Maskhadov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maskhadov ducks under a wild hook from Avila.#T1#
Avila throws a sloppy body shot
and Maskhadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maskhadov swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maskhadov lands a jab to the head.
Maskhadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
Avila lands a body shot.
Maskhadov wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Avila there.
Avila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avila throws an overhand right that lands on Maskhadov's shoulder, as Maskhadov tries to avoid the shot.
Maskhadov moves away from the strike by Avila.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Maskhadov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Maskhadov throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maskhadov misses with a straight right.
Maskhadov avoids the body shot from Avila.
Maskhadov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avila lands with a nice body punch.
Avila looks to throw the jab but Maskhadov is out of range.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Maskhadov is just out of range.
Maskhadov lands with an uppercut that bounces Avila off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Paco Avila has been cut.
Avila connects with the punch.
Maskhadov wants to clinch.
Avila jabs Maskhadov right on the nose. Maskhadov blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Avila misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maskhadov to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maskhadov manages to avoid it.
Avila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avila swings widly with a right hand
and Maskhadov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Avila.
Maskhadov scores with a jab to the body.
Avila connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maskhadov's hands.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Maskhadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Maskhadov is just out of range.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Maskhadov is just out of range.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Maskhadov wants to clinch.#T4#
A jab from Avila misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila slips under a jab.
It looked like Avila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov walks into a left hand.
Maskhadov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila misses with a hook.
Maskhadov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila throws a hook but Maskhadov blocks it.
Avila misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maskhadov to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila just misses with a punch to the body.
Maskhadov just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avila.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila misses the jab.
Maskhadov slips a straight right by Avila.
Maskhadov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Avila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paco Avila dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Avila misses the jab.
Maskhadov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avila scores with a nice head shot.
Avila misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Avila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maskhadov doesn't seem phased though.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Maskhadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Maskhadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maskhadov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avila looks to land a left hand but Maskhadov moved out of range nicely.
Avila jabs Maskhadov right on the nose. Maskhadov blinks but takes it well.
Maskhadov tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Avila tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maskhadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Maskhadov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov moves out of range as Avila strikes.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maskhadov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Maskhadov moves out of range as Avila strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Maskhadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maskhadov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maskhadov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maskhadov digs a good hook to Avila's body.
Avila scores with a body shot.
Maskhadov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Avila throws a body punch but Maskhadov moves out of range.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Maskhadov is just out of range.
Maskhadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maskhadov slips under a jab from Avila.
Maskhadov digs a good body shot into Avila's ribs.
Maskhadov lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila tests Maskhadov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maskhadov slips a jab from Avila.
A slow jab from Avila misses its intended target. #T2#
Avila wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila lands an overhand right.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Maskhadov slips the punch.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maskhadov scores with a jab. Avila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maskhadov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avila lands a nice shot that snaps Maskhadov's head back.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Maskhadov slips the punch.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Avila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maskhadov needs to keep his hands up - Avila had a free shot at his head there.
Avila throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Maskhadov.#T3#
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maskhadov.
Paco Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Avila misses the target.
Avila misses with a wild body shot.
Avila misses with a body shot
enabling Maskhadov to counter with a crisp jab.
Avila misses with a body punch
and Maskhadov counters with a straight right hand.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maskhadov is breathing heavily.
Maskhadov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from Avila lands.
Avila bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maskhadov.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maskhadov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Avila throws a looping overhand right but Maskhadov ducks down to avoid it.
Maskhadov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Maskhadov slips the punch.
Maskhadov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maskhadov scores with a body shot.
Maskhadov tries to clinch but Avila moves away
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maskhadov scores with a jab. Avila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Avila.#ROC#Maskhadov is rocked!
Avila scores with the left hand. Maskhadov knows he should have avoided that one.
Maskhadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
Avila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maskhadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avila.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila stuns Maskhadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maskhadov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Avila.
Maskhadov ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paco Avila dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Avila swings for the body but Maskhadov moves out of range.
Ali Maskhadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maskhadov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avila doesn't seem bothered though.
Maskhadov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Maskhadov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avila with a hook.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Maskhadov moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Maskhadov misses.
Avila lands a body shot.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
Maskhadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avila swings for the body but Maskhadov moves out of range.
Avila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maskhadov finds it's way round the side to connect with Avila's head.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maskhadov moves away.
Maskhadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Avila with a hook.#T1#
Avila misses with an uppercut
and Maskhadov counters with a nice body shot.
Avila scores with a hook.
Avila ducks under a wild hook from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov misses with a body punch
and Avila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Maskhadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maskhadov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maskhadov misses with a straight right.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Maskhadov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila.
Avila misses the body punch
and Maskhadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maskhadov defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Avila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maskhadov.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Maskhadov jabs Avila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Maskhadov.
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Maskhadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Maskhadov slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Avila scores with a hook to the body. Maskhadov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Maskhadov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maskhadov moves away.
Maskhadov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maskhadov jabs at Avila's body.
Maskhadov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maskhadov throws a body punch but Avila moves out of range.
Avila lunges at Maskhadov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maskhadov's hand. #T3#
Avila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avila connects with the punch.
Avila with a jab.
A jab from Avila misses.
Avila connects with the punch.
Avila misses with a looping right.
Maskhadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maskhadov moves away.#CL2#
Maskhadov moves into the clinch.
Avila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maskhadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Maskhadov fails to land.
Maskhadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila. #T4#
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Maskhadov avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
Maskhadov misses with the head strike.
Maskhadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paco Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avila scores with a shot to the side of Maskhadov's head.
Maskhadov blocking some punches.
Maskhadov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maskhadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Maskhadov working aggressively here.
Maskhadov throws a head punch that misses.
Maskhadov prevents a body shot from Avila.
Maskhadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Maskhadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avila throws a shot to the body.
Maskhadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maskhadovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maskhadov manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avila 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Avila!

Event: SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drago throws a quick counter head kick but Stevenson was just out of range.
Stevenson wants to clinch.
Stevenson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDrago.
Drago throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Drago was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Stevenson moves into range and clinches up with Drago.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land. #T3#
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land. #T4#
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Drago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Teofilo Stevenson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Drago.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Drago misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Drago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throws a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Drago circles away.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Drago misses its target.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to clinch. #T2#
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Stevenson avoided it.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Drago breaks away
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Drago misses the target.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Drago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
Stevenson checks a low kick from Drago.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Drago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Stevenson backs away, Drago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Drago.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Drago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Stevenson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDrago.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Drago misses its target.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Stevenson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drago, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevenson keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drago blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drago stalling the fight. #T1#
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Stevenson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stevenson fails to land.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago has Stevenson pressed against the cage.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Stevenson keeps control of Drago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Teofilo Stevenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drago blocking some punches. #T3#
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago leaning against his opponent.
Drago blocking some punches.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drago stalling against the cage.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Drago blocking some punches.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Drago is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
Drago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teofilo Stevenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevenson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SPFT #11
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Jordan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maskhadov's waist but Maskhadov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jordan off to one side.
Maskhadov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jordan's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jordan. That's going to slow Maskhadov down.
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maskhadov moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
Maskhadov lands a head shot.
Jordan pushes Maskhadov away with a front kick.
Jordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maskhadov cracks Jordan with a hook to the temple - Jordan is on wobbly legs here! Maskhadov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jordan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Maskhadov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ali Maskhadov!

Event: SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Washington throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Washington tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Johnson feints and as Washington raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Washington is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson stalling.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Well, if Johnson 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.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Washington! #SUB2#
Johnson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Washington is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Johnson!
After the big win, George Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SPFT #9
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Yamazaki has knocked Stevenson down with a huge combo! Yamazaki steps away and waves a wobbly Stevenson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Teofilo Stevenson has been cut.
Crack! Yamazaki connects with the perfect overhand right and Stevenson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Yamazaki!

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

Event: Tancred vs Borisov - SPFT #8
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Strauss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strauss jabs at Maskhadov's body.
Maskhadov looks winded!
Strauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maskhadov's hands.#CUT#It looks like Ali Maskhadov has been cut.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strauss with a body shot.
Strauss jabs Maskhadov right on the nose. Maskhadov blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Strauss takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Maskhadov is rocked!
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maskhadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Maskhadov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Maskhadov drops to his knees and Strauss pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Strauss!
A relieved looking Leopold Strauss 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: Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Washington moves away from the strike by Jacobson.
A nice side step and Washington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobson's head back.
Washington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Raymond Washington has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Jacobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Washington misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobson misses the target.
Jacobson slips a jab from Washington.
Washington moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
A cross from Jacobson lands.
Jacobson scores with a jab.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobson looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Nice cross by Washington.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobson's head.
Nice shot by Jacobson.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacobson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raymond Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacobson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Jacobson moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Raymond Washington's cut even more.
A jab from Jacobson misses.
Jacobson throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
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!
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobson tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.#T2#
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobson scores with a nice head shot.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Jacobson misses.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson works the jab nicely.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington misses with a straight right.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobson slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
A jab from Jacobson does it's job there.#CUT#The cut above Raymond Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jacobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Washington looks winded!
Jab from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington tries to move into range but Jacobson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#Raymond Washington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Washington leaves his chin hanging out and Jacobson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Washington crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Jacobson!

Event: Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Maskhadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mujica misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Maskhadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mujica definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mujica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maskhadov.
Mujica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maskhadov throws out a counter right but Mujica avoids it with no problem.
Mujica throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maskhadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mujica misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Maskhadov forces Mujica back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Maskhadov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maskhadov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maskhadov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yandy Mujica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maskhadov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mujica doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maskhadov, as that shot connected.
Maskhadov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mujica.
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!
Mujica lands with a shot to the body.
Mujica misses with an uppercut
and Maskhadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mujica tries to clinch but Maskhadov is having none of it.
Maskhadov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Mujica connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maskhadov momentarily.
Maskhadov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mujica is just out of range.
Mujica tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maskhadov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mujica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Mujica clinches up with Maskhadov and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Maskhadov on the inside.
Mujica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mujica wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Maskhadov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mujica looks to score with a jab to the body but Maskhadov is just out of range.
Mujica misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Maskhadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mujica throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Ali Maskhadov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mujica throws a combination that misses
and Maskhadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Mujica scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mujica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maskhadov.
Mujica swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maskhadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mujica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maskhadov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maskhadov misses with a straight left.
Mujica closes the distance but Maskhadov moves to the side
enabling Maskhadov to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Mujica, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maskhadov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mujica.
Mujica scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Mujica.
Mujica throws a right hand that misses
and Maskhadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Mujica misses.
Mujica digs a good hook to Maskhadov's body.
Maskhadov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mujica had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mujica staying out of range there.
Mujica appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mujica with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mujica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maskhadov. #T3#
Mujica dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maskhadov looks winded!
Mujica misses with a few strikes there.
Mujica slips under a jab from Maskhadov.#CL#
Mujica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mujica is trying to break the clinch but Maskhadov is controlling him.
Mujica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maskhadov backwards.
Mujica is trying to push Maskhadov away but Maskhadov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mujica misses with some punches.
Mujica lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maskhadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mujica.
Mujica is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mujica is trying to break the clinch but Maskhadov is controlling him.#BC2#
Maskhadov breaks from the clinch.
Mujica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Mujica.
Mujica is looking to wear down Maskhadov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mujica connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maskhadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Mujica lands a jab-cross combination.
Mujica fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maskhadov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mujica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mujica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov throws out a counter right but Mujica avoids it with no problem.
Mujica lands with a hook. Maskhadov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Mujica moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Maskhadov breaks from the clinch.
Mujica feints a jab promting Maskhadov to slip. Mujica then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maskhadov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Mujica misses.
Mujica takes a swing at Maskhadov's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Maskhadov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Maskhadov misses.
Mujica throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maskhadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maskhadov is looking to clinch.
Mujica has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maskhadov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mujica's head.
Mujica just misses with a punch to the body.
Mujica takes a swing at Maskhadov's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yandy Mujica dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Maskhadov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice body punch from Mujica.
Mujica throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maskhadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mujica misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maskhadov cracks a nice hook into Mujica's ribs.
Maskhadov scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mujica misses the target.
Mujica throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mujica misses with a double jab
and Maskhadov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mujica gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Maskhadov breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Maskhadov.
Mujica falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maskhadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mujica slips under a jab.
Mujica works the jab nicely.#T1#
Mujica tries to clinch up.
Mujica takes a swing at Maskhadov's ribcage but misses.
Mujica misses with a double jab
and Maskhadov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mujica looks to score with a jab to the body but Maskhadov is just out of range.
Mujica wants to clinch.#CL2#
Maskhadov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mujica, pushing him back against the cage.
Mujica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maskhadov's elbow.
Mujica is looking to break free of the clinch but Maskhadov has double underhooks.
Mujica wants to get back to striking at distance but Maskhadov won't allow it. #BC2#
Maskhadov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mujica tests Maskhadov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A left and a right from Mujica both land. Nice combination.
Mujica bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mujica misses with a right hand
letting Maskhadov counter with a right hand.
Mujica works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mujica uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maskhadov.
Mujica takes a swing at Maskhadov's ribcage but misses.
Mujica misses with a hook to the body
and Mujica takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mujica lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maskhadov backs up against the cage.
Mujica just misses with a punch to the body.
Mujica is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maskhadov can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maskhadov with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Maskhadov.
Mujica moves out of range as Maskhadov strikes.
Mujica throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Maskhadov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mujica tries to clinch but Maskhadov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maskhadov! But no joy.
Mujica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Mujica misses with a wild body shot.
Maskhadov avoids the body shot from Mujica.
Mujica lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mujica throws a shot to the body.
Mujica throws a body shot but no joy.
Mujica tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maskhadov counters with a straight right hand.
Mujica lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yandy Mujica is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Maskhadov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mujica's corner calls for a 1-2. Mujica obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mujica misses with a lunging right hand
and Maskhadov counters with a left to the body.
Maskhadov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maskhadov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mujica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maskhadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Mujica gets tackled into the cage by Maskhadov. Maskhadov maintains the clinch.
Maskhadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mujica. #T4#
Mujica misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mujica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mujica misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mujica tries to break free but Maskhadov pushes him back against the cage.
Mujica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mujica looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mujica is trying to break the clinch but Maskhadov is controlling him.
Mujica can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maskhadov fails to land.
Mujica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mujica tries to circle away but Maskhadov has him pinned against the cage.
Maskhadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maskhadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mujica is trying to break the clinch but Maskhadov has him pressed against the cage.
Mujica takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maskhadov.
Maskhadov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maskhadov working aggressively here.
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 Yandy Mujica will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ali Maskhadov's cut.
That's time! Mujica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Mujica fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali Maskhadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Mujica does no damage.
Mujica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maskhadov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mujica scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maskhadov doesn't seem bothered though.
Maskhadov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mujica.
Maskhadov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maskhadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mujica manages to avoid it.
Maskhadov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mujica moves away.
Mujica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maskhadov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yandy Mujica is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mujica tries to clinch up
and Maskhadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mujica tries to clinch up but Maskhadov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mujica bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maskhadov's head backwards.
Mujica misses with an uppercut
and Maskhadov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maskhadov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mujica staying out of range there.#T1##CL#
Mujica clinches with his opponent.
Mujica has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mujica has had enough of the clinch but Maskhadov keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Mujica.
Mujica swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maskhadov keeps control of Mujica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mujica wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mujica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maskhadov working aggressively here.
A short left from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov blocks an uppercut.
Mujica blocking some punches.
Mujica misses with some punches.
Maskhadov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maskhadov fails to land. #BC2#
Maskhadov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mujica cracks Maskhadov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Mujica fails to land with a series of punches.
Mujica takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mujica throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maskhadov counters with a stiff 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!
Mujica scores with a hook to the body. Maskhadov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mujica doesn't manage to clinch there - Maskhadov circles away.
Mujica tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mujica lands with an uppercut that bounces Maskhadov off the cage and back into range.
Maskhadov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mujica misses with a body shot.
Mujica misses the jab.
Mujica ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mujica throws a body punch but Maskhadov moves out of range.
Mujica misses with a body shot.
Mujica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Mujica misses with a hook
and Maskhadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Maskhadov staying out of range there.
Mujica throws the left hand but Maskhadov avoids the punch easily.
Mujica fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mujica tries to clinch
and Maskhadov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mujica wants to clinch up but Maskhadov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Maskhadov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Maskhadov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mujica lands a right hook to the body.
Mujica fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mujica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Mujica forces Maskhadov back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov scores with a shot to the side of Mujica's head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mujica wants to break free but Maskhadov has control.
Maskhadov keeps control of Mujica as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maskhadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yandy Mujica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mujica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yandy Mujica has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mujica is trying to break the clinch but Maskhadov is controlling him.
Mujica tries a body shot but Maskhadov blocks it.
Mujica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mujica lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Maskhadov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mujica connects with the punch.
Maskhadov tries to move into range but Mujica moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maskhadov moves away from the strike by Mujica.
Maskhadov misses the shot to the body.
Mujica throws a sloppy body shot
and Maskhadov counters with a nice body shot.
Maskhadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Mujica rushes Maskhadov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

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 Yandy Mujica.
Well Mujica 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yandy Mujica!

Event: Schmidt vs Gray - SPFT #6
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Calloway cracks Stevenson with a good jab.#CL#
Stevenson clinches.
Calloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Calloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Calloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Calloway on the inside.
Calloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Good body shot from Calloway.
Calloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Calloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards. #ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Calloway.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calloway unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stevenson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Calloway is unloading with more strikes now! Stevenson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Calloway!
Jim Calloway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Maskhadov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avila counters with a stiff right hand.
Avila cracks a nice hook into Maskhadov's ribs.
Maskhadov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avila's head backwards.
Good exchange - Avila coming out on top.
Avila misses with a wild body shot.
Paco Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Avila as he connects with a hook.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maskhadov throws a big shot that misses.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maskhadov manages to avoid it.
Maskhadov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avila avoids the body shot from Maskhadov.
Avila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila is looking to wear down Maskhadov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Avila lands with a shot to the body.
Avila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maskhadov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maskhadov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maskhadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avila.
Maskhadov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Maskhadov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Maskhadov.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Avila.
Maskhadov moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maskhadov connects with a body shot that sends Avila's belly button to the back.
Avila misses with an uppercut. Maskhadov saw that one coming.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maskhadov moves away.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Maskhadov moves away and avoids it.
Maskhadov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avila lands a body shot.
Avila is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maskhadov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Maskhadov closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maskhadov blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avila.
Avila fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Maskhadov blocking some punches.
Maskhadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Avila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avila gets through Maskhadov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maskhadov throws a head punch that misses.
Maskhadov blocking some punches.
A short right from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maskhadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maskhadov has had enough of the clinch but Avila keeps him there for the moment.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila gets through Maskhadov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maskhadov throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Still in the clinch, Maskhadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Avila fails to land.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Avila tries to throw a body punch but Maskhadov avoids it by throwing Avila back against the cage.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
Maskhadov prevents a body shot from Avila.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avila lands with a light punch inside.
Avila misses with the head strike.
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
Avila can't find room to land a body shot as Maskhadov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maskhadov. #BC2#
Maskhadov breaks the clinch.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maskhadov doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila misses with a looping left.
Avila misses with a left hand
and Maskhadov counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Avila lands the left hand.
Avila thuds his right hand into Maskhadov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maskhadov connects with a looping right hand.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maskhadov.
Avila digs a good hook to Maskhadov's body.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maskhadov connects with a single shot there.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Avila scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maskhadov looks winded!
Maskhadov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Maskhadov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Avila keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maskhadov's efforts to push away.
Avila misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paco Avila dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avila misses the jab.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Maskhadov slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Maskhadov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maskhadov.
Avila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maskhadov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Avila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maskhadov manages to avoid it.
Avila with a nice cross.
Maskhadov lands with a good body shot.
Maskhadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila misses the jab.
Avila throws a body punch but Maskhadov moves out of range.
Maskhadov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avila momentarily.
Maskhadov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avila lands a jab to Maskhadov's midsection.#T1#
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands a slapping body shot.
Avila connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Avila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avila.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Avila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maskhadov can do to turn this around?
Maskhadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Maskhadov to counter with a crisp jab.
Maskhadov drops his hands momentarily and Avila takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maskhadov scores with a shot to the body.
Maskhadov swings for the body but Avila moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Avila.
Maskhadov is breathing heavily.
Avila scores with a hook to the body. Maskhadov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Maskhadov moved out of range.#CL2#
Maskhadov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avila, pushing him back against the cage.
Maskhadov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Avila working aggressively here.
Avila throws a head punch that misses.
Maskhadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avila lands a left hand.
Avila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avila misses with a punch to the body.
Avila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maskhadov tries to circle away but Avila has him pinned against the cage.
Avila working aggressively here.
Avila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maskhadov working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maskhadov.
Avila misses with a punch on the inside.
Avila fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Maskhadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Maskhadov.
Avila lands a right hand.
Maskhadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Maskhadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maskhadov scores with a shoulder strike.
Maskhadov is trying to force a seperation but Avila has the dominant position.#BC2#
Maskhadov breaks from the clinch.
Avila throws a body punch but Maskhadov moves out of range.
Avila uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maskhadov.
Avila is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maskhadov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avila.
Maskhadov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maskhadov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Avila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Avila - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Maskhadov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paco Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Maskhadov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Maskhadov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ali Maskhadov has been cut.
Avila lands a head shot.
Maskhadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
Avila drops Maskhadov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Maskhadov! Avila dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paco Avila!

Event: SPFT #5
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Belingon.
Belingon scores with a shot to the body.
Belingon lands a nice shot to the body.
Belingon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vaughan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Belingon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaughan doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Vaughan is rocked!
Belingon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaughan is still on wobbly legs! Can Belingon finish him?
Vaughan looks winded!
Belingon knocks out Vaughan with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Belingon before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Belingon picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joker Belingon!

Event: SPFT #4
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Gonsalez misses with a hook. Maskhadov ducked under it nicely.
Gonsalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maskhadov.
It looked like Maskhadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez throws a hook but Maskhadov blocks it.
Maskhadov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Maskhadov instigates a clinch.
Gonsalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonsalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonsalez lands with a right to the head.
Gonsalez misses with a body punch.
Maskhadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonsalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonsalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonsalez misses with a body punch.
Maskhadov has Gonsalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonsalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Maskhadov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Maskhadov darts in and clinches Gonsalez up against the cage.
Maskhadov has a couple of punches blocked by Gonsalez.
Maskhadov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maskhadov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Gonsalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Maskhadov has double underhooks.
Gonsalez keeps control of Maskhadov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Gonsalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonsalez takes a swing at Maskhadov's ribcage but misses.
Maskhadov connects with a jab.
Gonsalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Maskhadov.
Gonsalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzo Gonsalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maskhadov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonsalez.
Gonsalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maskhadov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonsalez misses the shot to the body.
Maskhadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonsalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maskhadov scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Gonsalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonsalez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonsalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maskhadov moves away.
Maskhadov slips a straight right by Gonsalez.
Gonsalez throws a shot from downtown. Maskhadov moves away and avoids it.
Maskhadov throwing a counter right hand but Gonsalez manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gonsalez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Gonsalez misses with a punch to the body.
Maskhadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Maskhadov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Maskhadov drives through and clinches with Gonsalez against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gonsalez fails to land. #BC#
Maskhadov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maskhadov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonsalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maskhadov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonsalez misses with a body shot. #CL#
Maskhadov has managed to clinch.
Maskhadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonsalez backwards.
Gonsalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Maskhadov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gonsalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maskhadov lands a left hand. #BC2#
Gonsalez manages to break the clinch.
Gonsalez keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonsalez. Maskhadov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Gonsalez works the jab nicely.
Gonsalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonsalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Maskhadov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonsalez connects with a looping right hand.
Maskhadov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonsalez manages to avoid it.
Gonsalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Gonsalez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gonsalez.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Maskhadov has been cut.
Gonsalez lands a right hook to the body.
Gonsalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Maskhadov counters with a left to the body.
Gonsalez throws an overhand right that lands on Maskhadov's shoulder, as Maskhadov tries to avoid the shot.
Gonsalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maskhadov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonsalez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maskhadov. Maskhadov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gonsalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maskhadov is breathing heavily.
Gonsalez lands a glancing blow to the side of Maskhadov's head.#ROC2#Maskhadov is rocked!
Maskhadov throws a shot to the body.
Oh Maskhadov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##KD2#
Gonsalez cracks Maskhadov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maskhadov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gonsalez finish him?
Maskhadov defending well as Gonsalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonsalez ducks under a wild hook from Maskhadov.
Gonsalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maskhadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonsalez.
Maskhadov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maskhadov seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonsalez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonsalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gonsalez jabs at Maskhadov's body.
Gonsalez throws an overhand right that drops Maskhadov like a sack of potatoes! Gonsalez dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPFT #4
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Vaughan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vaughan's hands.
Vaughan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaughan doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Vaughan is rocked!
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Vaughan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaughan is breathing heavily.
Davis lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gervonta Davis!
Gervonta Davis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPFT #2
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Gonsalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonsalez.
Wood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonsalez misses with a hook.
Gonsalez lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Gonsalez does it's job there.
Gonsalez lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Wood is rocked!
Gonsalez finds Wood's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Wood flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gonsalez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Wood will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2023

#R1#
William lands a jab to Frankenstein's midsection.
Frankenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by William.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankenstein moves away.
William connects with a body shot.
Wood William seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William throws a jab but it's blocked by Frankenstein.
William scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frankenstein doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from William.
William throws a body shot but no joy.
Frankenstein throws a shot from downtown. William moves away and avoids it.
William's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frankenstein under the eye.
Frankenstein misses with a lunging right hand
and William counters with a straight right hand.
William slips under a jab.
William connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frankenstein's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frankenstein tries to bum rush William with a series of wild strikes but William uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
William misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. William darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankenstein moves away.
William misses with a looping right.
William throws the left hand but Frankenstein avoids the punch easily.
Frankenstein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frankenstein slips under a jab from William.
Frankenstein throws out a counter right but William avoids it with no problem.
William takes a swing at Frankenstein's ribcage but misses.
William lands with a good body shot.
William lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frankenstein at a distance.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankenstein moves away.
William connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from William misses the target.
Frankenstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
William throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frankenstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankenstein throws out a counter right but William avoids it with no problem.
Frankenstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
William fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankenstein manages to avoid it.
William's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frankenstein under the eye.
Frankenstein looks to land a left hand but William moved out of range nicely.
William appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frankenstein misses with a looping right.
William tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frankenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from William.
William looks to score with a jab to the body but Frankenstein is just out of range.
Frankenstein throws out a counter right but William avoids it with no problem.
William slips a straight right by Frankenstein.
William avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frankenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but William was well out of range. Poor timing from Frankenstein.
William scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Frankenstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
William misses with a jab to the body
and William takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
William throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
William works Frankenstein's body with a nice hook.
Frankenstein looks winded!
William catches Frankenstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from William misses the target.
William is looking to wear down Frankenstein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
William swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
William looks to score with a jab to the body but Frankenstein is just out of range.
William connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frankenstein. Frankenstein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
William fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
William is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankenstein.
Frankenstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frankenstein misses with a looping right.#T4#
William takes a swing at Frankenstein's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William swings for the body but Frankenstein moves out of range.
William lands a nice hook to Frankenstein's body. Frankenstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
William fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frankenstein on the side of the head.
William misses with a straight left.
William lands with an uppercut that bounces Frankenstein off the cage and back into range.
Frankenstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. William sees it coming and avoids it easily.
William connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
William missing with a left hand there. Frankenstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frankenstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as William throws out the jab.
Frankenstein 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.
William loads up on a big right hand but Frankenstein slips the punch.
Frankenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from William.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wood William dominated that round.
That's time! William's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Frankenstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and William counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankenstein takes one on the button.
William works Frankenstein's body with a nice hook.
Frankenstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
William throws a lazy right hand but Frankenstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
William is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frankenstein can do to turn this around?
Frankenstein with a jab.
William ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from William. Frankenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
William thows a left - swing and a miss!
William throws a hook to the side of Frankenstein's head but Frankenstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
William lands a jab to Frankenstein's midsection.
Frankenstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankenstein moves away.#T1#
William scores with a hook to the body. Frankenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frankenstein throws out a powerful jab.
Frankenstein defending well as William loads up on a big left hand.
Frankenstein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frankenstein scores with a punch to the head.
William scores with a nice head shot.
William dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
William swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by William.
William fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankenstein manages to avoid it.
Frankenstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Frankenstein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, William has got the better of the exchanges.
William swings for the body but Frankenstein moves out of range.
Frankenstein misses with a combination
and William connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
William swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
William lands with an overhand left.
William throws a jab but it's blocked by Frankenstein.
William throws a body punch but Frankenstein moves out of range.
Frankenstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from William.
William lands a jab to Frankenstein's midsection.
Frankenstein looks to score with a jab to the body but William is just out of range.
Frankenstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Frankenstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frankenstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
William misses with a straight right.
William swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
William bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
William misses with a hook
and Frankenstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Frankenstein. Those never looked like landing.
Wood William is winning the standup battle so far.
William misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frankenstein.
Frankenstein throws a series of punches but William moves out of range.
William throws a shot from downtown. Frankenstein moves away and avoids it.
Frankenstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frankenstein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
William misses the shot to the body.
Frankenstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frankenstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Frankenstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
William drops his hands momentarily and Frankenstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from William misses.
Frankenstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
William misses with a wild body shot.
Frankenstein throws out a counter right but William avoids it with no problem.
William throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frankenstein counters with a left to the body.
Frankenstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from William.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankenstein misses with a body shot.
William scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frankenstein moves out of range of the strikes.
William uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frankenstein has time to react.
Frankenstein ducks under a wild hook from William.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wood William dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Frankenstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frankenstein slips under a jab.
William throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frankenstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frankenstein swings widly with a right hand
and William connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankenstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from William finds it's way round the side to connect with Frankenstein's head.
William's corner calls for a 1-2. William obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
William connects with a single shot there.
William throws a body punch but Frankenstein moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William loads up on a big right hand but Frankenstein slips the punch.
Frankenstein lands with a shot to the body.
William lands the left hand.
Frankenstein misses with a hook.#T1#
A big left from William misses.
A slow jab from William misses its intended target.
William throws an off balance right hand
and Frankenstein counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
William moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frankenstein slips under a jab from William.
William throws a hook but Frankenstein blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Frankenstein misses.
William misses with a jab to the body
and Frankenstein counters with a stiff right hand.
William fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankenstein manages to avoid it.
William ducks under a wild hook from Frankenstein.
William moves away from the strike by Frankenstein.
William throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
William with a nice cross.
Frankenstein misses with a double jab.
Frankenstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from William.
William slips a jab from Frankenstein.
William looks to throw the jab but Frankenstein is out of range.
Frankenstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and William counters with a stiff right hand.
William scores with a sloppy right hand. Frankenstein should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
William throws a looping overhand right but Frankenstein ducks down to avoid it.
Frankenstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by William.
As William backs off Frankenstein throws a huge counter combo but William manages to avoid it all.
Frankenstein sizes up William with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
William scores with a hook.
Frankenstein throws a low kick but William avoids it.#T3#
William misses with a left hand
and Frankenstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankenstein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
William cracks Frankenstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
William swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Frankenstein misses the target.
William rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frankenstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
William changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
William swings away with a body shot that misses
and William takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
William throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
William on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frankenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Frankenstein misses with a straight right.
Wood William is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
William bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frankenstein sizes up William with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
William lands with a hook. Frankenstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by William.
William lands with a cross.
Frankenstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
William lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts William, as that shot connected.
William looks to land a left hand but Frankenstein moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Frankenstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Booby Frankenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wood William showed his dominance in that final round.
Well William 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wood William!
Our winner, Wood William, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
William connects with a looping right hand.
William with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. William looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
William tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
William is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but William is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force William to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so William shrugs it off.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
William wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
William knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
William is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but William is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
William is trying to stand up.
William wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Smith controlling the position well here. William rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith has managed to slip his arm under William's chin. This could be all over... yep, William is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kadyn Smith!

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