Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
That kick from Vourture tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vourture throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Vourture displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Vourture misses with the head strike.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vourture fails to land.
Vourture digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
Vourture blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vourture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee blocks a body shot from Vourture.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Vourture.
Vourture misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Lee working aggressively here.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Lee.
Vourture blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vourture.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vourture.
Lee tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture misses with the head strike.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee avoiding damage as Vourture throws knees to the body.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Vourture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vourture blocks a body shot from Lee. #T2#
A hook to the body from Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Lee.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Vourture working aggressively here.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vourture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lee.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vourture lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Vourture can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee letting Vourture take a breather here.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Vourture lands with a right to the head.
Vourture tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Vourture back against the cage.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee blocks a body shot from Vourture. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Vourture fails to land.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Vourture.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vourture takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Vourture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vourture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vourture.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Vourture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vourture fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vourture can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Vourture tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Vourture back against the cage.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Vourture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Vourture is trying to stall.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vourture connects with a knee to the head.
Vourture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vourture.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vishis Vourture will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Vourture tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Vourture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee lunges at Vourture with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vourture's hand.
Lee blocks a head kick by Vourture.
Vourture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vourture was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Vourture follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lee wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vourture counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
A big right from Lee misses.
Vourture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. #T1#
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Vourture counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vourture throws a body kick that misses.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vourture.
Vourture blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Vourture tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Vourture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vourture. That's going to slow Lee down. #T2#
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vourture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zombie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Vourture slips under a jab.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vourture throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Vourture makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Vourture misses with a head kick.
Lee lands a jab to Vourture's midsection.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Vourture looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Vourture fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vourture misses with a kick to the body.
Lee connects with a jab.
Vourture throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vourture buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tries to clinch but Vourture moves out of range.
Lee misses with the combination. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Vourture's head back.
Vourture keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Vourture clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Vourture utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vourture cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Vourture misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vourture.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zombie Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Vourture.
A jab lands there for Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vourture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Lee clinches up with Vourture and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture is stalling here.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Vourture pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Vourture is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vourture digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank. #T1#
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
Lee tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Lee.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Vishis Vourture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Vourture lands with a light punch inside.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Lee.
Nice body punch from Vourture.
Vourture lands a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Vourture blocks an uppercut.
Vourture is stalling here.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vourture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vourture throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture slows down the pace here.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture looking to stall.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Vourture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Vourture.
Vourture looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vourture.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vourture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Vourture swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Vourture struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Vourture putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
The referee calls for Vourture to work.
Vourture swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vourture is stalling here.
Vourture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Vourture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Vourture lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vourture can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vourture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vourture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vishis Vourture.
I think Vourture 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 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vishis Vourture!

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oren.
Oren scores with a leg kick.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Oren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oren throws a front kick aimed at Newton's knee but Newton avoids it well.
As Oren looks to move away, Newton throws a big counter combo but Oren just gets out of the way.
Newton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oren throws a front kick aimed at Newton's knee but Newton avoids it well.
Oren has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Newton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oren is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Newton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Oren.
Oren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oren! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Newton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newton misses with a head kick.
Newton moves to clinch but Oren breaks away
and Oren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oren scores with a decent looking hook.
Oren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oren avoids the head kick by Newton.
Oren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Oren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton throws a series of punches but Oren moves out of range.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oren is looking to land body kicks.
Oren throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newton wants to clinch.
Newton digs a good hook to Oren's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oren!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Oren tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Oren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton blocks a head kick by Oren.
Oren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Newton both land. Nice combination.
Newton moves out of range as Oren strikes.
Oren walks into a stiff left hand from Newton.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newton's hands.
Oren thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Oren.
Newton misses with a head kick.
Oren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newton throws a right hand that Oren ducks under and follows up with a left that Oren also avoids with ease.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Oren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oren.#T3#
Oren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.#CL#
Newton has closed the distance and engaged Oren in a clinch.
Oren blocks a body shot from Newton.
Newton throws a punch but it's blocked by Oren. #BC2#
Oren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton tries to clinch there but Oren circles away.
Oren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Oren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Oren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newton blocks it well.
Oren scores with a nice head shot.
Oren scores with a jab to the head.
Oren lands a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oren connects with a crisp jab.
Oren loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Oren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Oren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Newton clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Newton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newton tries to break the clinch but Oren is controlling the position.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Oren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Oren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newton. That did some damage!
Oren is looking to score with low kicks.
Newton takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Oren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oren tries to score with a low kick but Newton moves his leg out of the way.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton works over Oren's head and body with a nice combination.
Oren is looking to land body kicks.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oren thumps Newton with a low kick.
Newton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oren's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oren looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Oren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Newton.
Newton lands a jab to the nose.
Newton throws a head kick but Oren moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oren! But no joy.
Oren throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Newton avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Newton pushes Oren up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Oren breaks the clinch.
Newton throws a jab when Oren was well out of range.
Oren looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range. #T1#
Oren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oren - that will leave a mark!
Oren throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oren connects with a high kick.
Newton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Newton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick
and Newton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oren scores with a jab to the head.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Newton scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oren throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oren. #T2#
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oren throws a body kick that misses.
Oren throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Oren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Oren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oren misses with the combination.
Newton avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Newton.
Newton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Newton tries to clinch but Oren is having none of it.
Oren throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Oren throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Oren.
Oren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Oren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton moves away from the strike by Oren.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oren throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Newton blocks the leg kick.
Oren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oren thinks about the counter body kick.
Oren lands a head kick. Newton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Newton moves in looking to clinch but Oren pushes him off.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Oren misses with an uppercut.
Tarik Oren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Oren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Oren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Oren defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Oren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newton lands a jab to the nose.
Oren connects with a solid leg kick.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Newton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newton walks into a left hand.
A jab from Oren misses.
Newton misses with a double jab
and Oren counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Oren 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#
Oren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oren throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Oren tenderised Newton's leg. Newton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oren.
Newton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oren counters with a nice uppercut.
Newton slips under a jab.
Oren tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Oren.
Oren throws a wild body kick that Newton sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren fakes the leg kick and cracks Newton in the body.
Newton darts in trying to clinch
and Oren counters with a body kick that stops Newton in his tracks momentarily.
Oren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Newton misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Oren looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oren is looking to score with low kicks.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Oren lands with a right hand. #CL#
Newton clinches up against the cage.
Newton tries to break the clinch but Oren is controlling the position.
Oren cracks Newton with a nice body shot.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Oren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newton misses with a hook. Oren ducked under it nicely.
Oren missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Oren throws a leg kick but Newton checks it.
Newton avoids the head kick by Oren.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton misses with the combination.
Oren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Oren.
Oren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Oren throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Newton throws a right hand that Oren ducks under and follows up with a left that Oren also avoids with ease.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Oren throws a leg kick but Newton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newton swings for the body but Oren moves out of range. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton tries to break free but Oren pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Oren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oren misses with a lunging right hand
and Newton counters with a left and a right that stings Oren.
Newton throws a head kick but Oren moves out of range.
Newton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Oren blocks a head kick by Newton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oren misses with a head kick.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oren.
Oren looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Oren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Newton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Newton throws a head kick but Oren moves out of range.
Newton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Newton backs off Oren throws a huge counter combo but Newton manages to avoid it all.
Newton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
It seemed like Oren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oren throws a big shot that misses.
Newton throws a quick counter head kick but Oren was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Newton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oren.
Oren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Oren had a free shot at his head there.
Oren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tarik Oren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oren tries a head kick but it misses.
Oren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Newton momentarily.
Newton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oren lands an overhand right.
Oren scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarik Oren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarik Oren!
An intense looking Tarik Oren took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Now I will take MY TITLE UP TO 265LB. I am the final boss! Jayson "The Praying Mantis" Francis (389670) prepare to be knocked out!'.

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Tacarante misses.
Rocket avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tacarante.
Rocket seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rocket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rocket drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tacarante lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Rocket does it's job there.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch but Tacarante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tacarante throws a right and a left that Rocket avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacarante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacarante moves away.
Tacarante swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rocket misses with the combination.
Tacarante lands a jab to the head.
Tacarante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tacarante just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Tacarante.
Rocket misses with a straight left.
Tacarante scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocket should have avoided that one.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Rocket missing with a left hand there. Tacarante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacarante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacarante moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Tacarante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket swings widly with a right hand
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Rocket is rocked!
Tacarante has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tacarante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocket momentarily.
Oh Rocket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tacarante has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rocket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a crisp right that sends Rocket to the canvas! Tacarante follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tacarante!
A very excited looking Saul Tacarante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Pocket Rocket stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh, noooooo. FUCK!'.

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Koga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Koga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koefti to the mat! Koefti manages to get full guard.
Koga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Koga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Koefti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koga sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koefti as he jumps to the side.
Koga walks into a stiff left hand from Koefti.
Koefti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Koefti counters with a straight right hand.
Koga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Koga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koefti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koga is in Koefti's guard.
Koga preventing the sweep.
Koga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koefti is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Koga stays in close to Koefti's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koefti working a defensive guard here.
Koefti pulls Koga in to control the position.
Koefti being controlled here, momentarily.
Koefti trying to control the position.
Koga won't allow Koefti to sweep him here.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Koefti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koefti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koga somewhat.
Koefti throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshika Koga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Koga misses with a takedown
and Koefti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koga shoots and misses
and Koefti counters with an inside leg kick.
Koga fails with the takedown.
Koga is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Koefti. No joy for Koga on that attempt.
Koefti connects with a high kick.
Koefti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Koga is rocked!
Whack! Koefti lands a heavy head kick that drops Koga. The ref tackles Koefti to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Koga was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andre Koefti!
Andre Koefti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Choi wants to break free but Lee has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Choi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Choi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee cracks Choi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee wants to clinch.
Choi half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi lands a body shot.
Choi lands a jab to the nose.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Choi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Choi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee clobbers Choi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.#T3#
Choi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choi throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Choi both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Choi tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Choi backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Choi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee lunges at Choi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choi's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Choi misses. #T4##CL2#
Lee clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Choi lands a right hand.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi can't break the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Choi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi blocks a body shot from Lee.
Choi blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee misses with some punches.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heung Min Choi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
That's time! Choi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Choi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Choi is just out of range.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choi tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Choi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Choi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee misses the body punch
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Choi misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Choi will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lee looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Choi throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Choi walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
Choi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Choi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Lee misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Choi wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Choi misses with a hook.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heung Min Choi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T3#
Choi pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Choi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Choi.
Choi lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee blocking some punches.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head. #T4#
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Choi scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Lee is rocked!
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Choi to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
That's time! Choi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choi misses with a body shot.
Choi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Zombie Lee has been cut.
Choi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Choi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lee right on the button. Lee goes down! Choi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Choi gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vourture.
Vourture wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.
Rocket avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Rocket rushes Vourture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rocket lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Rocket is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vourture is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rocket is working for a submission of some sort.
Vourture has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vourture has his hands clasped together around Rocket's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SUB2#
Rocket seems to be looking for submissions.
Vourture is looking to improve his position.
Vourture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocket on the ground.
Rocket is trying to control. Vourture wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vourture is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocket content to control rather than advance.
Vourture wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rocket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vourture is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Rocket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vourture is just riding it out for now. Rocket eventually gives up the hold.
Rocket prevents Vourture from improving his position.
Vourture is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rocket is looking for a kimura but Vourture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocket to get the leverage. #T3#
Vourture holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Rocket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vourture is doing well to control the position and prevent Rocket from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Rocket seems content to control.
Vourture trying to control from the bottom.
Vourture is pressing down on Rocket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocket stays in close to Vourture's body and controls the position.
Vourture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vourture tries to get out of the position.
Rocket trying to control but Vourture is working from the bottom.
Rocket is fighting to break Vourture's control of his arms but Vourture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Rocket.
Rocket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocket getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vourture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Rocket wants to clinch up but Vourture keeps it at a distance.
Vourture tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Vourture closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Vourture.
Vourture tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocket avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Vourture on the inside.
Vourture tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vourture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
That's time! Vourture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rocket dives in and grabs Vourture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vourture pushes down on Rocket's head and hops out.
Vourture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vourture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture throws a leg kick which misses Rocket's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocket tries to avoid it.
Vourture tries to land a body kick
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocket connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vourture. Vourture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vourture throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket lands a jab to Vourture's midsection.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vourture moves away.
Vourture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vourture - that will leave a mark!
Vishis Vourture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rocket shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vourture but Vourture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocket misses with a hook. Vourture ducked under it nicely.
Vourture tries to clinch up.
Rocket looks to throw the jab but Vourture is out of range.
Rocket scores with a one two! Vourture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vourture lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rocket will feel that in the morning.
Rocket misses with a wild combination.
Rocket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vourture.
Rocket misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vourture tries to clinch but Rocket is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Vourture. #T2#
Vourture throws a wild body kick that Rocket sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Vourture clinches with his opponent.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Good body shot from Rocket.
Rocket goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vourture prevents it.
Vishis Vourture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Vourture.
Rocket misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vourture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture avoiding damage.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Rocket is working Vourture over against the cage.#T3#
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Rocket blocks with his arms.
Vourture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vourture gets underhooks to prevent Rocket's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Vourture.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Vourture looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vourture seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Rocket is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rocket effectively controlling the action here.
Vourture prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Rocket is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vourture can't fight it off and eventually Rocket manages to take the fight to the floor. Vourture looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocket being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Vourture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Vourture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vourture is pulling down on Rocket's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocket, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Rocket gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocket.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Rocket is stalling here.
Vourture can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Vourture lands a left hand.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocket.
Vourture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocket is defending well for now.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Rocket can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vishis Vourture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocket.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vourture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocket wants to get back to striking at distance but Vourture won't allow it.
Rocket has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vourture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocket can turn it around.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vourture as Rocket tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Rocket has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vourture is trying to keep an underhook but Rocket manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vourture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocket is working away from the top position though.
Rocket is trying to control the action in half guard but Vourture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vourture preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vourture trying to control but Rocket postures up. #T2#
Vourture desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vourture tries to roll over but Rocket keeps him under control.
Vourture desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vourture wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rocket is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocket looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Vourture is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rocket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vourture defends it well.
Pocket Rocket has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rocket looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vourture trying to control from the bottom.
Vishis Vourture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vourture keeping control of the position.
Rocket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vourture keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vourture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocket is working away from the top position though.
Vourture moves into full guard.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Vourture keeps moving.
Rocket works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vourture makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vourture.
Rocket is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vourture is trying to keep Rocket in close.
Rocket pushes down on Vourture's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pocket Rocket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocket winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
In his post fight interview, Pocket Rocket started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oren feints a counter leg kick.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Oren keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nogueira or perhaps it was just good defense by Oren, which made it look bad.
Oren throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Nogueira rushes Oren and presses him up against the cage.
Oren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oren stalling in the clinch but Nogueira improves position. #TD#
Nogueira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nogueira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oren trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Oren wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nogueira wants to advance to full mount but Oren doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nogueira pushing down on Oren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nogueira is pressing down on Oren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oren is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nogueira works his way into side control.
Oren is trying to control Nogueira's posture but Nogueira avoids it.
Oren is looking for a sweep.
Nogueira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oren keeps working.
Oren prevents Nogueira from improving position. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oren is looking to regain half guard here but Nogueira keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Nogueira tries to advance to mount but Oren instead regains half guard.
Oren is staying active underneath Nogueira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Oren is defending well. #SUB#
Nogueira is working for a kimura but Oren is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira wants to pass the guard but Oren is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oren tries to get to full guard but Nogueira has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oren trying to control here.
Oren gets full guard.
Oren trying to control the position here.
Nogueira is pushing down on Oren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oren is fighting to maintain full guard but Nogueira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Oren is working from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Oren is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nogueira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oren wants to control but Nogueira is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nogueira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nogueira is trying to pull guard but Oren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oren.
Oren trying to stall but Nogueira improves his position. #TD#
Nogueira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira trying to control the position.
Oren wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oren defends well.#T1#
Nogueira controls Oren momentarily but Oren frees himself.
Oren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nogueira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diego Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nogueira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oren can do to turn this around?
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Oren controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nogueira working for submissions but it's allowed Oren to get to half guard. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oren content to control rather than advance.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Oren has control of the leg.
Oren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oren prevents Nogueira from improving his position.#T3#
Nogueira trying to hold on to Oren's head to control him but Oren postures up.
Oren is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.
Nogueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nogueira.#SUB#
Oren lying in Nogueira's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Nogueira decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Oren taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Diego Nogueira, 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.
Tarik Oren was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats, bro. I'm go back!'.

Event: HZN 11 Harris v Machine
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Koefti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekbomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koefti is looking to land body kicks.
Koefti blocks a jab.
Koefti wants to counter with a clinch but Ekbomb pushes him away.
Koefti is looking to slow Ekbomb down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Ekbomb tries to keep at a distance but Koefti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koefti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ekbomb is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekbomb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koefti lands a damaging elbow.
Ekbomb dodges an elbow strike from Koefti.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koefti throws an elbow but misses.
Koefti pushes off an throws an elbow but Ekbomb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ekbomb gets through Koefti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Koefti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ekbomb dodges an elbow strike from Koefti.
Ekbomb avoids a wild elbow strike from Koefti.
Ekbomb lands a nice shot to the body.
Koefti prevents a body shot from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koefti lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Koefti.
Good body shot from Ekbomb.
Koefti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekbomb blocks an elbow strike from Koefti.
Koefti being controlled against the cage.
Ekbomb takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Ekbomb has Koefti pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koefti as Ekbomb tries to tie him up.
Ekbomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koefti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekbomb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
Koefti misses with an elbow over the top.
Koefti pushes off an throws an elbow but Ekbomb leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koefti throws an elbow that misses.
Ekbomb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koefti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koefti misses with an elbow strike.
Koefti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ekbomb throws a punch but it's blocked by Koefti. #T3#
Ekbomb presses Koefti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koefti is trying to stall.
Koefti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ekbomb misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekbomb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Ekbomb.
A head punch on the inside from Koefti fails to land.
Koefti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekbomb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekbomb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ekbomb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koefti up against the cage.
Ekbomb lands a shoulder strike.
Ekbomb misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Ekbomb as the two fighters clinch.
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
Koefti stalling in the clinch but Ekbomb improves position.
Ekbomb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koefti has a couple of punches blocked by Ekbomb.
Koefti being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb is struggling to control the position.
Koefti lands an uppercut.
Koefti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekbomb avoids a wild elbow strike from Koefti.
Koefti throws an elbow that misses.
Koefti is stalling here.
Ekbomb blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Koefti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koefti is looking to slow Ekbomb down with leg kicks.
Koefti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ekbomb takes a step back to recover.
Koefti tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekbomb throwing a counter right hand but Koefti manages to avoid it.
Koefti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekbomb.
Decent striking displayed by Ekbomb there.
Ekbomb throws a big shot that misses.
Koefti slips a jab from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb moves out of range as Koefti throws a body kick.
Ekbomb looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koefti moves out of range of the strikes.
Koefti looks for the body kick but Ekbomb saw that one coming.
Koefti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Koefti ducks right into an uppercut from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb throws a lazy right hand but Koefti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koefti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekbomb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekbomb lands a head shot.
Ekbomb connects with a solid leg kick.
Koefti throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekbomb counters with a huge left! Koefti is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekbomb isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Koefti from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekbomb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Ekbomb!
The defeated Andre Koefti had this to say: 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger ðŸ”¥'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Griggs tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Griggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee works on Griggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee gets through Griggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee is working Griggs over against the cage.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Lee lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee pushes Griggs against the cage. Lee is working some dirty boxing. Lee pushes off with a quick right hook! Griggs goes down! Griggs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zombie Lee!
Zombie Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024

#R1#
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Lee thuds a left hand into Mmm's body.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mmm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.#CUT2#It looks like Mmm Mmm has been cut.
Lee is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Mmm like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Mmm from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zombie Lee!
Zombie Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Dukic tries to clinch but Koefti is having none of it.
Koefti throws a right hand that Dukic ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukic also avoids with ease.
Koefti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Koefti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Dukic.
Koefti tries to score with a low kick but Dukic moves his leg out of the way.
Koefti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Dukic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dukic throws out a loose jab but Koefti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Koefti.#CL2#
Dukic gets a clinch.
Dukic controlling the action here for a moment.
I was talking to Koefti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Koefti working aggressively here.
Dukic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koefti lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukic.
Koefti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koefti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.#T1#
Koefti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koefti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dukic is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dukic.
Koefti scores with a shoulder strike.
Koefti misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dukic fails to land.
Dukic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dukic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koefti being controlled against the cage.
Koefti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dukic's defenses.
A short right from Koefti on the inside.
Koefti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dukic's defenses.
Dukic has a couple of punches blocked by Koefti.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Koefti. #BC2#
Dukic breaks from the clinch.
Dukic dives in and grabs Koefti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koefti pushes down on Dukic's head and hops out.#T2#
Dukic avoids the body shot from Koefti.
Dukic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koefti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukic slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Koefti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukic avoids the elbow strike from Koefti, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Koefti.
Koefti lands a shot to the body.
Dukic is trying to push Koefti away but Koefti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dukic gets through Koefti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koefti misses with a knee to the head.
Dukic lands with a short shot to the head.
Koefti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Koefti. #CUT#That has opened up Bruno Dukic's cut even more.
Dukic misses with some punches.
Dukic avoids a wild elbow strike from Koefti.
Koefti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukic.
Koefti pushes Dukic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukic misses with an uppercut. Koefti saw that one coming.#CL#
Koefti drives through and clinches with Dukic against the cage.
Koefti pushes Dukic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dukic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andre Koefti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Dukic.
Koefti lands an elbow inside.
Dukic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dukic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koefti up against the cage.
Koefti can't find room to land a body shot as Dukic controls the action. #BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Koefti clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Dukic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dukic blocks a head kick by Koefti.
Dukic cracks Koefti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Koefti clinches up with Dukic and pushes him back against the cage.
Dukic tries to break the clinch but Koefti is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koefti obliges.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koefti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koefti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koefti.
Dukic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Koefti fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dukic.
Koefti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Bruno Dukic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dukic is trying to pull guard but Koefti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koefti lands an elbow inside.
Dukic tries to break free but Koefti pushes him back against the cage.
Koefti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dukic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koefti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dukic's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Koefti scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Koefti. #CUT#Bruno Dukic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andre Koefti!
Andre Koefti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Lee swinging wildly here.
A combination from Enqvist does no damage.
Enqvist tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enqvist appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee throws a jab when Enqvist was well out of range.
Enqvist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Enqvist is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Enqvist closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
Enqvist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee. #BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Enqvist forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with some punches.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist lands a body shot.
Enqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist. #BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enqvist is looking to counter with head kicks.
Enqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Enqvist slips a straight right by Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Enqvist misses the target.
Lee digs a good hook to Enqvist's body.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee slips under a jab from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a hook.
Enqvist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Enqvist ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Enqvist throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enqvist moves away.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enqvist connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Enqvist needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
It looked like Enqvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a right and a left that Enqvist avoids nicely.
Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Enqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Enqvist.
Enqvist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Enqvist coming out on top.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Enqvist stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Enqvist instigates a clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lee.
A right hook to the body lands for Enqvist.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Enqvist.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Enqvist controls the action.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Enqvist.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Enqvist slips the punch.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Enqvist swinging wildly here.
Enqvist misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist slips a straight right by Lee.
Enqvist tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Enqvist staying out of range there.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Enqvist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily.#T1#
Enqvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a right and a left that Enqvist avoids nicely.
Zombie Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Enqvist lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee swinging wildly here. #T2#
Enqvist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Enqvist slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Enqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Enqvist was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Enqvist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee misses with some punches.
Enqvist lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee. #BC#
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Enqvist.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Enqvist slips under a jab.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Enqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enqvist misses with an uppercut.
Enqvist throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Enqvist.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Enqvist slips a jab and a cross from Lee. #T4#
Enqvist throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Enqvist connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enqvist blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Enqvist counters with a leg kick.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Enqvist's head but Enqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enqvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Enqvist off the cage and back into range.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Enqvist slips a jab from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Enqvist misses the target.
Enqvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Enqvist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enqvist.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Lee backs away, Enqvist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Enqvist saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Enqvist lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lee misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enqvist lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee misses with a hook. Enqvist ducked under it nicely.
Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Enqvist. #T1#
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Enqvist counters with a crisp one two that drops Lee! Enqvist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lee to his feet! Lee is in big trouble!#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee lands with a nice combination. Enqvist backs away looking to recover.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Enqvist finish him?
Lee lands a jab.
Lee misses with a hook
and Enqvist scores with a counter punch that sends Lee to the canvas! Enqvist smells blood - he's punishing Lee with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lee has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimi Enqvist!
A relieved looking Kimi Enqvist 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: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Shredder throws the left hand but Rocket avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Rocket lands with a light punch inside.
Rocket lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shredder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shredder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shredder tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Rocket swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shredder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Shredder swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocket can't get the takedown.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket blocking some punches.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Rocket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shredder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocket is working for takedown but Shredder is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Rocket is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shredder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands with a left to the head.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket scores with a shot to the side of Shredder's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder blocking some punches.
Rocket looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Shredder.
Rocket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shredder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocket can turn it around.
Shredder lands a shot to the body.
Shredder pushes Rocket back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shredder gets through Rocket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocket working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shredder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocket backwards. #T3#
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocket digs a right hand into Shredder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shredder's gas tank.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Shredder.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shredder's elbow.
Rocket tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocket.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shredder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Rocket pushes Shredder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Shredder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Shredder lands a shoulder strike.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder pushes Rocket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder prevents a body shot from Rocket.
Rocket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shredder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Shredder controls his hands.
Rocket lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Shredder.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shredder lands a body shot.
Rocket waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shredder.
Rocket comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Shredder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
Rocket lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rocket goes for a double leg but Shredder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shredder continues to drive forward.
Shredder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Rocket with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Rocket misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder is looking to wear down Rocket with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rocket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shredder throws out the jab.
Rocket lands the left hand.
Rocket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocket. That snapped Shredder's head back.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Rocket is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Rocket slips the punch.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Shredder lands a nice looking body shot.
Rocket is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocket walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rocket.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocket is just out of range.
Rocket moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Shredder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Shredder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rocket shoots in looking for a takedown. Shredder tries to sprawl out of it but Rocket keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shredder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocket can do to turn this around?
Shredder scores with a jab to the body.
Rocket scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Shredder slips a jab and a cross from Rocket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocket! But no joy.
Shredder scores with a punch to the head.
Shredder swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Rocket counters with a right hand to the body.
Shredder is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shredder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Rocket misses its intended target.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Rocket needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocket throws a lazy right hand but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Rocket misses.
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Shredder misses with a hook
and Rocket counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocket scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shredder in his tracks.
Rocket moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocket.#CL2#
Rocket closes the distance and pushes Shredder back into the cage.
Shredder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rocket.
Rocket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Shredder blocks a body shot from Rocket.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Shredder avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Shredder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Rocket.
Rocket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shredder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slash Shredder has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Rocket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder cracks Rocket with a nice body shot.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Shredder.
Shredder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Shredder.
Shredder tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shredder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shredder tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Shredder back against the cage.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shredder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rocket lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shredder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Shredder fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Shredder.
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 Slash Shredder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shredder misses with a hook. Rocket ducked under it nicely.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Rocket drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shredder defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Rocket.
A quick step to the side and Shredder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocket wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Rocket misses with a hook. Shredder ducked under it nicely.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Rocket.
Rocket looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Rocket persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rocket counters with a single leg into guard. Shredder didn't expect that.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shredder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rocket is controlling him. #T1#
Rocket is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocket stops Shredder from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shredder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocket.
Shredder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shredder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Rocket misses.
Shredder throws a poor cross that misses
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shredder takes a swing at Rocket's ribcage but misses.
Shredder misses with a hook. Rocket ducked under it nicely.
Shredder scores with a jab to the head.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocket manages to avoid it.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Shredder. Beautiful body shot.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Rocket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shredder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Shredder lands a jab to Rocket's midsection.
Shredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shredder throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket slips under a jab.
Shredder blocks a jab.
Rocket scores with a shot to the body.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Shredder.
Rocket slips a jab from Shredder.
Rocket changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shredder cracks Rocket with an open hand slap.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Shredder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocket in his tracks.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Pocket Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shredder staying out of range there.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Rocket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shredder moves out of range as Rocket strikes.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Rocket steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shredder works the jab nicely.
Rocket takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shredder moves away.
Shredder with a jab.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Shredder is just out of range.
Rocket lunges at Shredder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shredder's hand.
A big left from Rocket misses.
Shredder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocket throws a nice looking combination but Shredder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

Event: HZN 5 Tuytuhlz v Tampukpuk
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Koefti misses the shot to the body.
Dukic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Koefti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dukic.
Dukic cracks Koefti with an open hand slap.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koefti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dukic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dukic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koefti as he avoids it easily.
Koefti misses with an uppercut.
Dukic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dukic misses with a takedown attempt - Koefti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koefti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koefti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dukic on the side of the head.
A jab from Koefti misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Koefti.
Dukic cracks Koefti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dukic slips under a jab.#CL2#
Dukic has Koefti up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Koefti breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Koefti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dukic scores with the left hand. Koefti knows he should have avoided that one.
Koefti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dukic counters with a nice uppercut.
Dukic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koefti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koefti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Dukic misses.
Koefti misses with a looping right.
Dukic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koefti defends it nicely.
Andre Koefti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Dukic.
Dukic blocks a head kick by Koefti.
Koefti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dukic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koefti swings widly with a right hand
and Koefti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koefti. #T2#
Koefti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
The fighters circling - Koefti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dukic lands with a nice combination. Koefti backs away looking to recover.
Dukic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koefti throws a one two combo.
Dukic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koefti pinned against the cage. Koefti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dukic fails to land the takedown.
Koefti is looking to clinch but Dukic is avoiding it.
Koefti loads up on a big right hand but Dukic slips the punch.
Dukic scores with a nice right hand.
Dukic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dukic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koefti.
A swing and a miss from Koefti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
Andre Koefti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koefti misses with a hook.
Dukic looks to land a combination but Koefti avoids it well.
Dukic moves out of range of the body kick from Koefti. #T3##CL2#
Dukic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Dukic manages to break the clinch.
Koefti throws a lazy right hand but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koefti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koefti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dukic!
Dukic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koefti misses with an uppercut. Dukic saw that one coming.
Dukic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koefti is looking to counter the offense by Dukic and move into the clinch.
Koefti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koefti wants it to stay on the feet.
Dukic fails with the takedown.
Koefti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Dukic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koefti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukic. #T4#
A slow jab from Koefti misses its intended target.
Dukic lands a jab to the nose.
Koefti missing with a left hand there. Dukic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koefti finds it's way round the side to connect with Dukic's head.
Dukic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koefti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dukic looks to land a right hand but Koefti moved out of range.
Dukic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koefti sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Koefti has Dukic up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koefti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koefti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dukic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dukic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dukic scores with a punch to the head.
Koefti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Dukic instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Koefti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koefti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koefti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koefti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dukic's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Dukic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dukic lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Koefti.
Koefti misses with a straight left.
Koefti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koefti throws a push kick but Dukic slaps the foot to one side.
Dukic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koefti. #CL2#
Dukic drives through and clinches with Koefti against the cage.
Koefti tries a body shot but Dukic blocks it.
Koefti tries to work over Dukic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koefti pushes off an throws an elbow but Dukic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koefti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koefti.
Dukic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dukic tries to circle away but Koefti has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koefti.
Dukic tries to break free but Koefti pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Dukic has Koefti pressed against the cage.
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
Dukic blocks the elbow strike.
Koefti goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
Koefti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koefti moves out of range as Dukic strikes.
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koefti.
Dukic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koefti throws out the jab.
Dukic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dukic misses with a two punch combination.
Koefti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dukic's sensitive parts.
Dukic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koefti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dukic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dukic moves in looking to clinch but Koefti pushes him off.#T2#
Dukic throws an overhand right that lands on Koefti's shoulder, as Koefti tries to avoid the shot.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Dukic lands a head shot.
Dukic throws a lazy right hand but Koefti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koefti throws a lazy right hand but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andre Koefti is winning the standup battle so far.
Koefti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Dukic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koefti misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
Koefti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koefti. Koefti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dukic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koefti defends well and Dukic ends up having to push Koefti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koefti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukic throws out the jab.
Dukic throws a hook but Koefti avoids it easily.
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Koefti.#CL#
Dukic gets tackled into the cage by Koefti. Koefti maintains the clinch.
Koefti can't break the clinch.
Koefti misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Dukic is trying to push Koefti away but Koefti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dukic blocks the elbow strike.
Dukic blocks a body shot from Koefti.
Dukic dodges an elbow strike from Koefti. #BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dukic rushes Koefti and presses him up against the cage.
Koefti misses with a punch to the body.
Koefti tries to throw a body punch but Dukic avoids it by throwing Koefti back against the cage.
Dukic blocks a body shot from Koefti.
Dukic blocks an elbow strike from Koefti.
Koefti throws an elbow that misses.
Dukic blocks an elbow strike.
Koefti tries to throw a body punch but Dukic avoids it by throwing Koefti back against the cage. #T4#
Dukic dodges an elbow strike from Koefti.
Dukic has had enough of the clinch but Koefti keeps him there for the moment.
Dukic prevents a body shot from Koefti.
Koefti misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koefti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dukic's brow. #BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
Dukic cracks Koefti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dukic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koefti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dukic.
Dukic throws out a loose jab but Koefti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koefti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Koefti misses.
Koefti throws a lazy right hand but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koefti under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Dukic. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Dukic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koefti doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Dukic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
That's time! Koefti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dukic moves into the clinch.
Dukic dodges an elbow strike from Koefti.
Koefti struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukic controls his hands.
Koefti struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukic controls his hands.
Koefti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koefti lands a body punch. #BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Dukic.
Koefti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dukic will feel that in the morning.
Koefti jabs at Dukic's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koefti blocks a jab.
Koefti throws a looping overhand right but Dukic ducks down to avoid it.
Koefti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukic.
Koefti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koefti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koefti slips under a jab from Dukic.#T1#
A head kick misses from Koefti.
Dukic feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Koefti misses its intended target.
Dukic cracks Koefti with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Koefti - just one landing.
Koefti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dukic connects with a right hand. Koefti shakes it off.
Koefti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dukic.
Dukic walks into a left hand.
Koefti misses with a looping right.
Dukic throws a jab but it's blocked by Koefti.
Dukic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dukic or perhaps it was just good defense by Koefti, which made it look bad.
Dukic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koefti counters with a stiff right hand.
Koefti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koefti defends well and Dukic ends up having to push Koefti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andre Koefti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Dukic.#T2#
Dukic walks into a stiff left hand from Koefti.
Koefti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dukic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Dukic. Those never looked like landing.
Koefti tries to land a leg kick but Dukic saw it coming and moves away.
Koefti throws a series of punches but Dukic moves out of range.
Koefti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukic throws out the jab.
Dukic throws a series of punches but Koefti avoids them all with ease.
Dukic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koefti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukic throws a counter combo.
Dukic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koefti throws a head kick but Dukic moves out of range.
Dukic swings widly with a right hand
and Koefti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Koefti moves into the clinch.
Koefti struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukic controls his hands. #T3#
Dukic leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Dukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koefti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dukic.
Dukic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koefti. Koefti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koefti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andre Koefti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dukic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bruno Dukic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koefti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dukic looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch. #T4#
Dukic connects with a crisp jab.
Dukic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dukic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koefti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Koefti keeps it at a distance.
Koefti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukic throws a combination. Koefti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Koefti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koefti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koefti needs to keep his hands up - Dukic had a free shot at his head there.
Dukic fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Koefti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dukic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koefti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koefti misses with a hook.#CL2#
Dukic clinches.
Koefti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koefti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koefti tries to throw a body punch but Dukic avoids it by throwing Koefti back against the cage.

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 Andre Koefti.
I think Dukic 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 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
UnEqual has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but UnEqual is just out of range.#TD2#
UnEqual closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent UnEqual getting side control.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from UnEqual.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from UnEqual.
Lee gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as UnEqual accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
UnEqual is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee wants to sweep here but UnEqual controlling him for the moment.
UnEqual throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee has control of UnEqual's left arm, preventing UnEqual from doing any damage.
UnEqual is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
UnEqual is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
UnEqual throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
UnEqual preventing the sweep.
Lee controlling UnEqual's posture.
UnEqual scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee pulls UnEqual in close to prevent any damage.
UnEqual looking to pass the guard.
UnEqual postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
UnEqual with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as UnEqual accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lee has control of UnEqual's left arm, preventing UnEqual from doing any damage.
UnEqual postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
UnEqual pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
UnEqual throws a big right hand that misses.
UnEqual in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in UnEqual's guard. #REVR#
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
UnEqual is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
UnEqual has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
UnEqual throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
UnEqual striking off his back but it's not causing Lee any problems. #SUB2#
UnEqual is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
UnEqual working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
UnEqual lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as UnEqual accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee has control of UnEqual's left arm, preventing UnEqual from doing any damage.
UnEqual is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but UnEqual has managed to sneak the leg through.
UnEqual missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee controlling the position for now.
UnEqual thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnEqual missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
UnEqual lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
UnEqual is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gagong UnEqual 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by UnEqual or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
UnEqual uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut. UnEqual saw that one coming.
Lee throws a hook but UnEqual avoids it easily.
UnEqual was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for UnEqual on that attempt.
UnEqual shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gagong UnEqual.#TD2#
UnEqual shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
UnEqual tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
We've been informed that UnEqual has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
UnEqual is looking to improve his position.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
UnEqual is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
UnEqual flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
UnEqual slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and UnEqual has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between UnEqual's legs - danger averted.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
UnEqual is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gagong UnEqual has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
UnEqual escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from UnEqual is defended easily by Lee.
UnEqual tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
UnEqual uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
UnEqual tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee cracks UnEqual with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by UnEqual.
UnEqual throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee regains half guard.#T4#
Lee is looking to control UnEqual's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
UnEqual not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. UnEqual is working away from the top position though.
Lee has hold of UnEqual's hands but UnEqual slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
UnEqual is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as UnEqual accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnEqual missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
UnEqual throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
UnEqual in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as UnEqual accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gagong UnEqual will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but UnEqual circles away quickly and effectively.
UnEqual walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Gagong UnEqual seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
UnEqual shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
UnEqual thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
UnEqual is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from UnEqual.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
UnEqual is looking to pass Lee's guard but actually Lee recovers to full guard. #T1#
UnEqual scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee is trying to control the position but UnEqual postures up.
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee is pulling down on UnEqual's head to control his posture.
Lee keeping full guard, as UnEqual tries to pass.
UnEqual stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
UnEqual stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
UnEqual missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
UnEqual being controlled here momentarily.
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
UnEqual throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee passes UnEqual's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
UnEqual is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
UnEqual is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
UnEqual is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zombie Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
UnEqual has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
UnEqual is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
UnEqual is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lee throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to UnEqual's body to avoid the submission. UnEqual has instead reached around Lee's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! UnEqual arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gagong UnEqual!
Gagong UnEqual bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Oren scores with a hook.
Durnin scores with a shot to the body.
Oren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durnin wants to slow Oren down by chopping away at his legs.
Oren throws a quick counter head kick but Durnin was just out of range.
Durnin throws a shot from downtown. Oren moves away and avoids it.
Oren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durnin throws a push kick but Oren slaps the foot to one side.
Durnin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durnin misses with a body shot.
Oren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oren with a nice calf kick.
Durnin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durnin throws a sloppy head kick and Oren moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Oren there.
Durnin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oren throws a head kick that Durnin semi-blocks.
Durnin throws a jab when Oren was well out of range.
Durnin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oren. Oren obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Oren avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oren throws a counter high kick but Durnin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Oren.
Durnin wants to clinch up but Oren keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Durnin misses
and Oren counters with a nice leg kick.
Oren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durnin doesn't seem bothered though.
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Oren is just out of range.
Oren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durnin.
Durnin avoids the head kick by Oren.
Durnin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durnin throws a body kick that misses.
Oren thinks about countering with a body kick.
Durnin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durnin doesn't manage to clinch there - Oren circles away.
Durnin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oren connects with a body shot.
Durnin misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durnin misses with a hook to the body
letting Oren counter with a right hand. #T2#
Durnin throws a nice looking combination but Oren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durnin looks winded!
Oren throws a one two combo.
Durnin doesn't manage to clinch there - Oren circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oren.
Oren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oren lands a nice hook to Durnin's body. Durnin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oren is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Durnin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Durnin from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Oren!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tarik Oren thanked HELL'S BALLS NUTRITION for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Koefti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koefti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a nice uppercut.
Koefti connects with an inside leg kick.
Koefti wants to clinch up but Kusnemirpow keeps it at a distance.
Kusnemirpow is looking to counter punch.
Koefti misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kusnemirpow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Kusnemirpow tries to keep at a distance but Koefti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koefti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kusnemirpow avoids it.
Koefti landing knees to the body.
Koefti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kusnemirpow pulls Koefti into guard. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koefti has picked Kusnemirpow up and slammed him! Kusnemirpow can't keep hold of the triangle and Koefti manages to pass to side control!
Koefti wants to control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him busy.
Kusnemirpow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Koefti wants to take a breather but Kusnemirpow is having none of it. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Koefti wants to stand but Kusnemirpow has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.
Koefti wants to take a breather but Kusnemirpow is having none of it.
Koefti is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Koefti seems content to control.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.
Koefti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kusnemirpow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koefti wants to pass the guard but Kusnemirpow is defending well. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koefti pulls his head out easily.
Kusnemirpow wants to improve his position but Koefti is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koefti is looking to take a break and control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Koefti escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Koefti!
Kusnemirpow is trying to improve his position.
Koefti controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusnemirpow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Koefti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt.
Koefti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kusnemirpow.
Koefti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koefti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koefti. That's going to slow Kusnemirpow down.
Koefti works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Koefti misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koefti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koefti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.
Koefti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kusnemirpow manages to avoid it.
Koefti throws out a leg kick but Kusnemirpow moves out of range and Koefti only half commits. #T1#
Kusnemirpow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koefti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koefti throws a leg kick
and Koefti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kusnemirpow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koefti misses with a looping right.
Kusnemirpow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koefti connects with a solid leg kick.
Koefti just misses with a punch to the body.
Koefti looks to land a left hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range nicely.
Koefti takes a swing at Kusnemirpow's ribcage but misses.
Koefti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koefti throws a body punch but Kusnemirpow moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kusnemirpow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Koefti connects with a leg kick.
Koefti with a nice calf kick.
Koefti throws a sloppy head kick and Kusnemirpow moves out of range easily.
Kusnemirpow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koefti.
Koefti throws a head kick that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Koefti gets a clinch. #BC#
Kusnemirpow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andre Koefti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koefti throws a leg kick which misses Kusnemirpow's front leg but catches the back leg as Kusnemirpow tries to avoid it.
Kusnemirpow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koefti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koefti. Kusnemirpow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kusnemirpow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kusnemirpow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kusnemirpow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koefti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusnemirpow is just out of range.
Kusnemirpow tries to counter by clinching up but Koefti breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Koefti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kusnemirpow counter with a right hand.
Koefti scores with a nice strike.
Koefti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kusnemirpow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andre Koefti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Koefti.
Kusnemirpow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koefti misses with a body kick.
Koefti scoring well with a low kick there.
Koefti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kusnemirpow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kusnemirpow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koefti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kusnemirpow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a counter combo.
Koefti with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Koefti connects with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koefti tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kusnemirpow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Kusnemirpow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koefti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kusnemirpow passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow swings around for an armbar but Koefti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kusnemirpow's guard.
Koefti is pushing down on Kusnemirpow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kusnemirpow is fighting to maintain full guard but Koefti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koefti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusnemirpow keeps working. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koefti prevents Kusnemirpow from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Koefti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Koefti takes the fight into the clinch.
Koefti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Koefti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow dodges the punch combination from Koefti.
Koefti throws a big shot that misses.
Koefti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kusnemirpow circles away. #T1#
Koefti throws a chopping leg kick but Kusnemirpow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koefti throws a jab when Kusnemirpow was well out of range.
Koefti throws a solid leg kick but Kusnemirpow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koefti.
Koefti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kusnemirpow is able to avoid easily.
Kusnemirpow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koefti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koefti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koefti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kusnemirpow.
Koefti tries to clinch but Kusnemirpow moves away
and Kusnemirpow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Andre Koefti has been cut.
Koefti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koefti looks for the body kick but Kusnemirpow saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kusnemirpow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Koefti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koefti throws a right hand that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koefti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kusnemirpow is looking to counter the offense by Koefti and move into the clinch.#T2#
Kusnemirpow fails to land the takedown.
Koefti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kusnemirpow checks a low kick from Koefti.
Kusnemirpow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koefti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kusnemirpow is out of range and Koefti settles back down.
Kusnemirpow is looking to counter punch.
Koefti with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koefti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koefti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kusnemirpow walks into a stiff left hand from Koefti.
Koefti tries to clinch but Kusnemirpow moves away
and Koefti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Kusnemirpow looking to score a takedown here. Koefti is defending well but Kusnemirpow drives through and ends up in Koefti's guard.
Koefti wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kusnemirpow manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVB#
Koefti desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is working for a kimura but Koefti is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura but Koefti is defending well. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Koefti tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kusnemirpow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
An out of breath Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Andre Koefti had this to say: 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger ðŸ”¥'.

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Tacarante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocket half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocket. Tacarante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rocket fails with the takedown
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tacarante.
Rocket changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tacarante misses the shot to the body.
Rocket takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rocket scores with a hook to the body. Tacarante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocket connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante lands a nice hook to Rocket's body. Rocket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tacarante.
Tacarante looks to land a combination but Rocket avoids it well.
Rocket fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Tacarante scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocket in his tracks.
Rocket stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tacarante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Tacarante finds it's way through Rocket's defenses.
Rocket slips under a jab from Tacarante.
Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tacarante.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tacarante! But no joy.
A jab from Tacarante misses.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tacarante was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Tacarante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacarante.
Tacarante scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Tacarante stuffs the takedown attempt from Rocket. Rocket gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Tacarante misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pocket Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tacarante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rocket finds it's way round the side to connect with Tacarante's head.
Tacarante defending well as Rocket loads up on a big left hand.
Tacarante slips under a jab.
Rocket swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tacarante.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tacarante scores with a nice right hand.
Tacarante throws a nice looking combination but Rocket bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rocket misses with a body shot.
A big left from Tacarante misses.
Rocket misses with a looping right.
Tacarante connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Rocket misses.
Rocket seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
A big right from Rocket misses.
Rocket lands with an uppercut that bounces Tacarante off the cage and back into range.
Tacarante swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Tacarante scores with a punch to the head.
Rocket misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Tacarante shoots in and gets a takedown into Rocket's guard.
Rocket working a defensive guard here.
Tacarante trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rocket throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tacarante escapes and throws Rocket's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rocket is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB2#
Tacarante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rocket knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tacarante working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rocket is looking for a sweep.
Tacarante working away.#SUB2#
Tacarante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tacarante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocket tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Tacarante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tacarante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocket's hands.
Rocket shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tacarante as he avoids it easily.
Tacarante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocket counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Rocket clinches up with Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage.
Tacarante lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tacarante.
Tacarante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tacarante is trying to break free.#BC2#
Tacarante breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacarante misses the jab.
Rocket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocket misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Rocket has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Tacarante manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Rocket showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rocket slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tacarante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocket moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rocket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tacarante keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Tacarante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rocket looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rocket tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tacarante struggling a bit here.
Tacarante tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Rocket trying to control the action but Tacarante is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rocket goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tacarante rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocket's guard! Nice work there by Tacarante!
Saul Tacarante has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tacarante stopping the sweep attempt from Rocket.
Tacarante trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacarante might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rocket haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Rocket has his foot on Tacarante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tacarante works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tacarante's guard. #REVR#
Tacarante is trying to control the position but Rocket postures up. #T4#
Tacarante pulls Rocket in close to prevent any damage.
Tacarante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocket is one step ahead there.
Rocket trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tacarante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Rocket lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tacarante doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Tacarante.
Rocket drops his hands momentarily and Tacarante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacarante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocket obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tacarante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Rocket rushes Tacarante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket misses with a body punch.
Rocket tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocket.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Tacarante controls his hands. #BC2#
Tacarante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Rocket looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tacarante cracks a nice hook into Rocket's ribs.
Rocket throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Tacarante.
Tacarante has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rocket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Rocket has closed the distance and engaged Tacarante in a clinch.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tacarante breaks from the clinch.
Tacarante stuffs the takedown.
Tacarante misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Rocket holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Tacarante manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Tacarante keeping full guard, as Rocket tries to pass.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Tacarante keeps moving.
Tacarante being controlled here, momentarily.
Tacarante lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Rocket looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tacarante has picked Rocket up and slammed him! Rocket can't keep hold of the triangle and Tacarante manages to pass to side control!
Tacarante is looking to take a break and control but Rocket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rocket tries to buck Tacarante off but Tacarante is having none of it.
Tacarante trying to control the position but Rocket is working away.
A lull in the action here as Tacarante stalls from top position.
Tacarante trying to control the action but Rocket is working from the bottom.
Rocket manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tacarante's best efforts.#T4#
Rocket is concentrating on defense, preventing Tacarante from advancing position.
Rocket wants to control but Tacarante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tacarante controlling the action here.
Rocket makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocket.
Tacarante trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacarante slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Tacarante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tacarante has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Tacarante!
Our winner, Saul Tacarante, 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: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Sanders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oren misses the shot to the body.
Oren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oren lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanders's head.
Oren lunges at Sanders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanders's hand.
Oren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren scores with a body shot.
Oren is looking to slow Sanders down with leg kicks.
Oren swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Oren sizes up Sanders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oren lands a leg kick that knocks Sanders off balance momentarily.
Oren scores with a nice strike.
Tarik Oren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders needs to keep his hands up - Oren had a free shot at his head there.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oren.
As Oren backs away, Sanders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Oren jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oren misses with a straight right.
Sanders walks into a stiff left hand from Oren.
Sanders walks into a straight right hand from Oren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oren missing with a left hand there. Sanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanders appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oren misses with a hook. Sanders ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanders misses its target.
Oren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Oren.#T3#
Oren throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanders throws a quick counter kick to the body but Oren avoids it.
Oren misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanders takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oren misses with a kick to the body.
Sanders throwing a counter right hand but Oren manages to avoid it.
Oren punishes Sanders's body with a nice straight punch.
Oren misses with the combination.
Oren lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Oren swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Oren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanders counters with an inside leg kick.
Oren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanders is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oren throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Sanders counters with a nice right hand that sends Oren toppling to the canvas! Oren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sanders finish him?!
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!
Oren misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Sanders tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oren throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Sanders counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oren! Sanders lets Oren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Oren is rocked!
Oren thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Oren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarik Oren's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oren throws a body shot but no joy.
Oren misses with a hook. Sanders ducked under it nicely.
Sanders is looking to counter punch.
Oren lands with an overhand left.
Oren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oren throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanders might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Oren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Oren there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Oren.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick lands for Oren. #T1#
Oren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Oren finds it's way through Sanders's defenses.
Oren connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oren.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanders misses its target.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oren feints and then cracks Sanders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanders down.
Oren lands with a good body shot.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Oren. Beautiful body shot.
Oren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oren throws a sloppy head kick and Sanders moves out of range easily.
Oren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oren throws a hook but Sanders blocks it.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oren misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oren.
Oren misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.#T3#
Sanders moves out of range as Oren throws a body kick.
Oren is looking to land body kicks.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oren swings widly with a right hand
and Sanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Tarik Oren's cut even more.
Oren lands a really nice looking cross but Sanders seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Oren.
Sanders moves out of range as Oren strikes.
Oren jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oren throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Oren misses the target.
Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oren throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Sanders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oren cracks Sanders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
Oren scores with a decent looking hook.
Oren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Oren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarik Oren's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Oren thuds his right hand into Sanders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oren throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanders misses the target.
Oren misses with a body punch #KD#
and Sanders counters with a crisp one two that drops Oren! Sanders thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Oren to his feet! Oren is in big trouble!
Oren is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanders finish him?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanders checks a leg kick.
Sanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanders counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ollie Sanders!
Ollie Sanders decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tarik Oren spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats, bro. I'm go back!'.

Event: ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Tully shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tully or perhaps it was just good defense by Koefti, which made it look bad.
Tully shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koefti but Koefti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andre Koefti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Tully.#CL#
Koefti gets a clinch.
Tully tries to score a body lock takedown but Koefti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Koefti - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Tully tightens his grip and picks Koefti up, before dumping him to the ground. Koefti manages to land in guard.
Koefti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tully stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koefti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koefti wants to stand but Tully is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koefti seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koefti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tully on the ground.#T1#
Koefti tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tully looking to score a takedown here. Koefti is defending well but Tully drives through and ends up in Koefti's guard.
Koefti controls Tully momentarily but Tully frees himself.
Koefti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Koefti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tully trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tully shoots in looking for a takedown. Koefti tries to sprawl out of it but Tully keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koefti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carson Tully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tully fails with the takedown.
Tully shoots in for a takedown but Koefti shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Koefti digs a good body shot into Tully's ribs.
Tully closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koefti circles away.
Tully avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tully drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koefti defends it well.
Tully takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koefti connects with a crisp jab.
Koefti tries to clinch but Tully moves out of range. #TD2#
Tully shoots in and gets a takedown into Koefti's guard.
Tully tries to free his leg and advance position but Koefti is retaining full guard.
Koefti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Tully looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Koefti is taking a breather. Tully says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Tully looking for submissions off his back.
Koefti stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Koefti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Koefti closes the distance and pushes Tully back into the cage.
Koefti managing to block the knees to the body from Tully.
Tully goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koefti prevents it.
Tully is trying to drag Koefti to the mat but Koefti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tully tries to score a body lock takedown but Koefti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andre Koefti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Tully.
Tully drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koefti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koefti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tully can do to turn this around?
Tully will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koefti jabs Tully right on the nose. Tully blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Koefti's head coaches at ZuccoTraining Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koefti slaps away a takedown attempt from Tully, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koefti throws out a powerful jab.
Tully looks for a takedown but Koefti sprawls well.
Koefti stuns Tully with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tully is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tully goes for a double leg but Koefti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koefti continues to drive forward.#CL#
Koefti closes the distance and pushes Tully back into the cage.
Koefti pushes Tully back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koefti.
Koefti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tully's defenses.
Koefti is pressed up against the cage. Tully has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koefti down to the mat. Koefti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andre Koefti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tully takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koefti.
Both fighters circling a little - Koefti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koefti lands with a shot to the body.
Koefti wants to clinch.
Tully avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koefti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tully stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koefti.
Tully tries for a takedown but Koefti circles away easily
and Koefti counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Koefti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tully changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koefti tries to avoid it but Tully manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koefti to the ground. Koefti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tully on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Tully tries to keep at a distance but Koefti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koefti lands a nice elbow.
Koefti lands an elbow just above Tully 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Carson Tully has been cut.
Koefti lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Tully is rocked!
Koefti lands an elbow just above Tully 's eye.
Tully is still on wobbly legs! Can Koefti finish him?
Koefti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koefti throws a big uppercut that drops Tully! More strikes from Koefti and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tully lies dazed against the cage as Koefti celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Koefti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andre Koefti made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 272 Cowan vs Kruth
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the body from Ostrowski misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ostrowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostrowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Ostrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ostrowski ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Ostrowski slips under a jab from Lee.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee with a hook.
Ostrowski scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ostrowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ostrowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ostrowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
Ostrowski avoids the body shot from Lee.
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!
Ostrowski thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostrowski manages to avoid it.
Ostrowski misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Ostrowski.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostrowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Ostrowski tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Ostrowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee checks a low kick from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Ostrowski with an uppercut!
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Ostrowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Ostrowski misses with a kick to the body
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ostrowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ostrowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee tries to move into range but Ostrowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Ostrowski as he connects with a hook.
Ostrowski throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Ostrowski only half commits. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ostrowski!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Ostrowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ostrowski misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Ostrowski moved out of range.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski motions for Lee to come forward. Ostrowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ostrowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ostrowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee slips under a jab.
Ostrowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Lee throws a hook but Ostrowski avoids it easily.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ostrowski walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Ostrowski moved out of range nicely.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot.
Ostrowski moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Ostrowski is out of range.
Lee throws a right and a left that Ostrowski avoids nicely.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ostrowski misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Ostrowski is predictable there
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ostrowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zombie Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ostrowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ostrowski.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ostrowski swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ostrowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee throws a hook but Ostrowski avoids it easily.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a hook but Ostrowski blocks it.
Ostrowski throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ostrowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ostrowski lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee checks a low kick from Ostrowski.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Ostrowski.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ostrowski with the inside leg kick.
Lee jabs Ostrowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Ostrowski. That snapped Lee's head back.
Ostrowski lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Ostrowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostrowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Ostrowski swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ostrowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Ostrowski slips under a jab.
Ostrowski throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ostrowski.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostrowski misses with a straight left.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ostrowski swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ostrowski lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand. #T3#
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Ostrowski manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a hook but Ostrowski avoids it easily.
Ostrowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Ostrowski settles back down.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ostrowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Ostrowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ostrowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee slips a jab from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ostrowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ostrowski.
Lee misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A head kick by Ostrowski misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ostrowski tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Ostrowski feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Ostrowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Ostrowski.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ostrowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ostrowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ostrowski slips under a jab.
Ostrowski throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostrowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agnieszka Ostrowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lee slips a jab from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ostrowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Ostrowski throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ostrowski thinking.
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Ostrowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Ostrowski misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ostrowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Ostrowski connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Ostrowski misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Ostrowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Ostrowski finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Ostrowski is out of range.
It seemed like Ostrowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ostrowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ostrowski.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ostrowski can pounce on him. #T1#
Ostrowski misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Ostrowski lands a jab.
Ostrowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ostrowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick by Ostrowski misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Ostrowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Ostrowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ostrowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ostrowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ostrowski scores with a body shot.
Ostrowski throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this 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!
Lee throws a series of punches but Ostrowski avoids them all with ease.
Ostrowski throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Ostrowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Lee misses.
A nice side step and Ostrowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ostrowski.
Ostrowski moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Ostrowski misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Ostrowski connects with a looping right hand.
Ostrowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Ostrowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee swings for the body but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostrowski manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Ostrowski connects with a crisp jab.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Ostrowski with an uppercut!
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ostrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostrowski.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ostrowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Ostrowski lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Ostrowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Ostrowski throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostrowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostrowski.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Ostrowski backs away looking to recover.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.#T4#
Lee jabs Ostrowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee sizes up Ostrowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Ostrowski.
Ostrowski is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ostrowski doesn't seem phased though.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ostrowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ostrowski moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Ostrowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Ostrowski misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ostrowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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