Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##CL#
Carretero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carretero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carretero misses with the head strike.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Carretero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black takes a shot to the head.
Carretero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Carretero.
Carretero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carretero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black lands a nice uppercut.
Carretero lands a body shot.
Carretero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Carretero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carretero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Black tries to work over Carretero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Black lands a right hand.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Carretero controls his hands. #T1#
Carretero prevents a body shot from Black.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses.
Carretero lands with a right to the head.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carretero scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Carretero backwards.
Carretero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carretero digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Black blocks a body shot from Carretero.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carretero.
Carretero lands with a light punch inside.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black misses with some punches.
Carretero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carretero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carretero 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.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carretero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carretero tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Carretero digs a right hand into Black's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Black's gas tank.
Carretero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Black looks winded!#T2#
Carretero lands with a short shot to the head.
Carretero scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Carretero lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land.
Black displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carretero up against the ropes.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carretero.
Carretero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carretero struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Carretero cracks Black with a nice body shot.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carretero - that landed with a thud.
Carretero lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Carretero.
Carretero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carretero.
Carretero blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cristóforo Carretero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Carretero tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carretero ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Dante Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carretero lands a right hook to the body.
Black scores with a jab. Carretero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Carretero.
A big right from Black misses.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carretero. Carretero obviously looking to wear him down.
Carretero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Carretero.
Carretero fires out a quick counter leg kick but Black just manages to avoid it.
Carretero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Black tries to clinch up.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carretero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carretero was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Carretero connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Carretero clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Carretero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carretero tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carretero lands a right hand.
A short right from Carretero. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Black.
Carretero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carretero.
Carretero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Carretero.
Black gets through Carretero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Carretero.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Cristóforo Carretero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carretero is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carretero.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land.
Carretero misses with some punches.
Carretero lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carretero tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Carretero back against the ropes. #BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carretero.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Carretero ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Carretero misses its intended target.
Dante Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good shot there by Carretero.
Black slips a straight right by Carretero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Black! But no joy.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carretero circles away quickly and effectively.
Cristóforo Carretero is winning the standup battle so far.
Carretero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Carretero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carretero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carretero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Carretero closes the distance and pushes Black back into the ropes.
Carretero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carretero scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero works on Black's body with a couple of short punches.
Black is breathing heavily.
Carretero blocks a body shot from Black.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Carretero is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Carretero lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cristóforo Carretero dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Carretero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carretero.
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carretero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Carretero scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one.
Black throws a series of strikes that have Carretero backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Cristóforo Carretero has been cut.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Carretero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carretero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carretero cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carretero, as that shot connected. #CL#
Carretero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carretero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black working aggressively here.
Carretero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carretero lands an uppercut.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carretero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Carretero. #T1#
A short uppercut from Carretero.
A body shot lands from Carretero.
Carretero lands with a left to the head.
Carretero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carretero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carretero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carretero's elbow. #BC#
Carretero breaks from the clinch.
Black is looking to score with low kicks.
Carretero lands with a nice body punch.
Black misses the body punch
and Carretero counters with an inside leg kick.
Carretero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carretero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carretero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Carretero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carretero stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Carretero as he connects with a hook.
Carretero jabs at Black's body.
Black tries to clinch up
and Carretero counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carretero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Carretero rushes Black and presses him up against the ropes.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Carretero avoids it by throwing Black back against the ropes.
Carretero blocks a body shot from Black.
Carretero lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Carretero on the inside.
Carretero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carretero.
Carretero lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Black is rocked!
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Carretero.
Carretero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Carretero finish him?
Nice body punch from Carretero.
Black seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carretero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Carretero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carretero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black takes a shot to the head.
Carretero lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cristóforo Carretero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carretero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Clarke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Clarke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Clarke.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Clarke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clarke misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Clarke lands.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Clarke with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Clarke lands a really nice looking cross but Van Asch seems unphased.
Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Clarke ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarke also avoids with ease.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Van Asch moved away.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick from Clarke lands but Van Asch takes it in his stride.
Clarke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clarke is looking to land body kicks.
Clarke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clarke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range. #T2#
Clarke connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke slips a jab from Van Asch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Clarke down.
A low kick from Van Asch misses
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarke avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch thinks about countering with a head kick.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Dean Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Clarke - just one landing.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Clarke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clarke.
Clarke throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Clarke lands a lovely overhand right.
Clarke sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clarke throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Clarke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Clarke throws a push kick but Van Asch slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dean Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Clarke.
Clarke cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Asch will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Van Asch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clarke.
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Clarke misses with a body kick.
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke connects with a crisp jab.
Clarke throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the 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!
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clarke throws a leg kick
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Dean Clarke has been cut.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Clarke.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clarke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clarke misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clarke.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Van Asch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarke.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Clarke'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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clarke.
Clarke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
A big right from Clarke misses.
Clarke lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Clarke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Nice shot by Clarke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke connects with a body shot.#T1#
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clarke misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
Dean Clarke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clarke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clarke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD#
Van Asch looks low and kicks high, catching Clarke right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Clarke finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Clarke jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Van Asch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Clarke had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Clarke. #T2#
Clarke throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.#ROC#Clarke is rocked!
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Asch finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Clarke.
Clarke tries to land a front kick but Van Asch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clarke seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Clarke cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
Van Asch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Clarke.
Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Asch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Diaz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yagan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz moves forwards but Yagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and Yagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricardo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yagan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yagan dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yagan looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz tries to bum rush Yagan with a series of wild strikes but Yagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Diaz swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Yagan.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Yagan pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Yagan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Yagan throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Yagan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Yagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yagan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Yagan.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Yagan moves out of range easily.
Yagan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yagan.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yagan to score with a decent uppercut.
Yagan thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.#T2#
Yagan lands with a cross.
Yagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yagan throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Yagan misses with a body kick.
Yagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Yagan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Nice shot lands for Yagan.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yagan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Yagan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yagan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz moves forwards but Yagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bambam Yagan 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#
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Diaz lands but Yagan takes it in his stride.
Diaz throws a front kick that sends Yagan stumbling back into the ropes.
Ricardo Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yagan connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
It seemed like Yagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yagan scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yagan can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yagan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Yagan scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yagan scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Yagan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Ricardo Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jab, jab by Yagan - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Yagan.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Yagan moves away and avoids it.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yagan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
Yagan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Yagan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Yagan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yagan with the inside leg kick.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yagan scores with a hook.
Yagan works the jab nicely.
Yagan slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yagan, as that shot connected.
Yagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yagan clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Diaz 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yagan - that will leave a mark!
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yagan. That one must have hurt.
Yagan blocks a head kick by Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bambam Yagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Yagan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yagan.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yagan.
Diaz misses with a hook. Yagan ducked under it nicely.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Yagan throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Yagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yagan is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Yagan avoids the body shot from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yagan lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Diaz looks to land a combination but Yagan avoids it well.
Yagan scores with a nice strike.
Yagan scores with a hook.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yagan circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yagan! But no joy.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Yagan lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Bambam Yagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yagan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Yagan.
Bambam Yagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yagan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Yagan clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yagan lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.#T2#
Yagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yagan tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Yagan catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yagan delivers a nice body kick.
A left lands for Yagan.
Yagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yagan scores with a jab.
Yagan lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Yagan lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Yagan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yagan scores with a jab to the head.
Yagan cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Yagan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bambam Yagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bambam Yagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ricardo Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't accept this! The fight's outcome? A sham! Every blow I dealt was a testament to my dominance. They can keep their trophy; my spirit remains undefeated. This isn't over, not by a long shot!'.

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hampton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hampton tries to bum rush Kronke with a series of wild strikes but Kronke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kronke dodges the punch combination from Hampton.
Kronke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Hampton finds it's way through Kronke's defenses.
Kronke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hampton throws out the jab.
Kronke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hampton dips to his left and cracks Kronke with an uppercut!
Hampton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronke lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hampton has time to react.
Hampton misses with the combination.
Kronke lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Kronke moves away from the strike by Hampton.
Kronke throws a shot to the body.
Hampton misses with a straight left.
As Hampton backs away, Kronke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kronke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hampton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hampton looks winded!#T1#
A punch combination from Kronke misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kronke.
Hampton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hampton.
Kronke circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hampton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kronke wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Kronke!
A relieved looking Eric Kronke 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: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Alexandrov tried to score with a low kick but Ahai checks it.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Ahai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Ahai missing with knees to the body.
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
Ahai lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Ahai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Ahai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahai is keeping busy.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahai controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahai blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Ahai is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai lands an uppercut.#T1#
Alexandrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov works on Ahai's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Ahai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ahai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alexandrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahai works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Ahai.
Ahai lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Ahai.
Ahai lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Ahai is controlling him.
Ahai lands an uppercut.
Ahai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahai gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahai.
Ahai pushes Alexandrov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov looks winded!#T2#
Ahai lands a nice uppercut.
Ahai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Ahai lands a left hand. #BC#
Ahai breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Alexandrov walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Ahai rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Alexandrov has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#Alexandrov is rocked!
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Ahai connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Alexandrov onto his butt! Alexandrov bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Alexandrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
A shot to the liver by Ahai. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Ahai pushes Alexandrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Ahai. #KD#
Ahai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Alexandrov with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Alexandrov looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Alexandrov get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Ahai throws a shot to the body.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ahai closes the distance and pushes Alexandrov back into the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#BC#
Ahai manages to break the clinch.
Ahai connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Alexandrov out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azor Ahai!
During a confident post fight interview, Azor Ahai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Knapp.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knapp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz misses with a double jab.
Knapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schultz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Schultz. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Schultz.
Schultz avoids the head kick by Knapp.
Knapp throws a head kick that Schultz semi-blocks.
Knapp tries a head kick but it misses.
Knapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knapp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knapp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz lands with a right hand.
Knapp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schultz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knapp throws a lazy head kick
and Schultz counters with a low kick, right behind Knapp 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schultz.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Knapp.
Schultz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schultz thumps Knapp with a low kick.
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Schultz blocks a head kick by Knapp. #T1#
Knapp misses with a head kick.
Schultz scores with a body shot.
Schultz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knapp looks winded!
Schultz scores with a big combo that sends Knapp crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Knapp flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Schultz jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Schultz!
Dutch Schultz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elizondo under the eye.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Elizondo's front leg but catches the back leg as Elizondo tries to avoid it.
Elizondo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Patterson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Patterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Patterson scores with a hook.
Patterson throws a leg kick which misses Elizondo's front leg but catches the back leg as Elizondo tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Patterson.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Patterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Elizondo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patterson scrambles back to his feet.
Elizondo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patterson can pounce on him.
Elizondo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patterson in his tracks. #T1#
Patterson misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the body
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Patterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elizondo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Elizondo forces Patterson back against the ropes and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Patterson.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo trying to control the position but instead, Patterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elizondo into the ropes.#BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pattersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo digs a good body shot into Patterson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Patterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Elizondo finds it's target.
Elizondo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Elizondo swinging wildly here.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Patterson moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elizondo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elizondo scrambles back to his feet.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Patterson lands an overhand right.
Patterson throws out a powerful jab.
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 Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Elizondo ducks right into an uppercut from Patterson.
Patterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elizondo has time to react.
Elizondo scores with a push kick.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elizondo blocks a leg kick.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson cracks Elizondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Patterson wants to slow Elizondo down by chopping away at his legs.
Elizondo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Elizondo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo with a nice cross.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo keeps Patterson at a distance using the push kick.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elizondo's head.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from Patterson misses.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Elizondo finds it's way round the side to connect with Patterson's head.
Patterson works the jab nicely.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Elizondo avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson lunges at Elizondo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elizondo's hand. #T2#
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elizondo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Patterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Patterson should have avoided that one.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Patterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Elizondo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Elizondo moved out of range nicely.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Patterson lands a head shot.
Patterson misses with a jab to the body
and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Patterson's knee momentarily.
Patterson needs to keep his hands up - Elizondo had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Patterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Patterson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elizondo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elizondo walks into a straight right hand from Patterson.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Patterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
Patterson slips under a jab.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Elizondo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo slips a jab from Patterson.#T1#
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Patterson swings widly with a right hand
and Elizondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Elizondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Elizondo slips a jab from Patterson.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Elizondo thumps Patterson with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Patterson.
Patterson lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Elizondo tried to counter with a leg kick but Patterson avoided it.
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Elizondo there.
Patterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Elizondo's head.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patterson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elizondo lands a head kick!
Elizondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Elizondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo dodges an elbow strike from Patterson. #BC2#
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo is looking to slow Patterson down with leg kicks.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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 Gaizka Elizondo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elizondo, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
A victorious Gaizka Elizondo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
BySubtraction punishes Yagan's body with a nice straight punch.
BySubtraction cracks Yagan with an open hand slap.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
BySubtraction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BySubtraction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yagan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
Good shot there by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Yagan's midsection.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up.
Yagan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#KD#
BySubtraction scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Yagan beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Yagan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction scores with a hook to the body. Yagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yagan walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Ali'i checks a leg kick nicely.
Ali'i misses with a lunging right hand
and Yuldashev counters with an inside leg kick.
Ali'i looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali'i throws a hook to the side of Yuldashev's head but Yuldashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuldashev misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Yuldashev.
A good leg kick by Yuldashev.
A head kick misses from Ali'i.
Ali'i swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuldashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a hook.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Ali'i.
Yuldashev scores with a hook to the body. Ali'i takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuldashev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a series of punches but Ali'i moves out of range.
Ali'i takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ali'i misses with a body shot.
Yuldashev throws a leg kick but Ali'i sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ali'i is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Ali'i.
A lazy left from Ali'i finds it's target.
Yuldashev misses with a hook.
Ali'i swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ali'i throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuldashev on the side of the head.
Ali'i tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuldashev throws a fast counter high kick but Ali'i manages to duck under it in time.
Ali'i with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali'i misses with a head kick.
Ali'i darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuldashev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yuldashev scores with the left hand. Ali'i knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali'i scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev misses with a low kick.
Ali'i throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuldashev on the side of the head.
Yuldashev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Yuldashev gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ali'i. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuldashev.
Ali'i blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali'i tests Yuldashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali'i throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yuldashev tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali'i swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuldashev defending well as Ali'i loads up on a big left hand.
Yuldashev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali'i. That did some damage!
Yuldashev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali'i throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev misses with a two punch combination.
Ali'i defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Ali'i wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuldashev throws a right hand that misses
and Ali'i counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali'i works the jab nicely.
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 Kekoa Ali'i will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ali'i just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Ali'i misses.
Ali'i misses with a body kick.
Yuldashev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali'i.
Ali'i throws the left hand but Yuldashev avoids the punch easily.
Yuldashev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ali'i. That one must have hurt.
Yuldashev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ali'i paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ali'i connects with a looping right hand.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali'i.
Yuldashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Yuldashev.
Ali'i is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuldashev can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yuldashev moves into the clinch.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuldashev controls his hands.
Yuldashev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali'i misses with some punches.
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i lands a left hand.
Ali'i throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ali'i tries a body shot but Yuldashev blocks it.
Ali'i lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuldashevs head.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Yuldashev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev tries to stall but Ali'i uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yuldashev tries a knee to the head but Ali'i blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Yuldashev.
Ali'i digs a right hand underneath Yuldashev's ribcage. Yuldashev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali'i blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Yuldashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i scores with a shoulder strike.
Yuldashev crunches a lovely knee into Ali'i's ribcage.
Yuldashev tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali'i avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Yuldashev manages to break the clinch.
Ali'i throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali'i throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Ali'i.
Yuldashev stalling in the clinch but Ali'i improves position.
Yuldashev landing knees to the head.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Ali'i pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali'i.
A quick step to the side and Ali'i tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev throws the left hand but Ali'i avoids the punch easily.
A low kick lands for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kekoa Ali'i will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yuldashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali'i on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuldashev. Yuldashev obviously looking to wear him down.
Ali'i throws a big shot that misses.
Ali'i looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali'i.
Ali'i tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuldashev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuldashev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Yuldashev throws a solid leg kick but Ali'i takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yuldashev.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a body punch but Ali'i moves out of range.
Yuldashev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ali'i.
Yuldashev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali'i makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ali'i misses with a looping right.
Ali'i staying out of range there.#T1#
Yuldashev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yuldashev walks into a left hand.
Yuldashev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali'i jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuldashev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali'i can pounce on him.
Yuldashev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali'i jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuldashev slips under a jab from Ali'i.
A big right from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ali'i swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range. #CL2#
Yuldashev rushes Ali'i and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Ali'i manages to break the clinch.
Kekoa Ali'i is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Yuldashev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.#T2#
Yuldashev takes a swing at Ali'i's ribcage but misses.
Ali'i was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
Yuldashev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ali'i is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Ali'i lands a front kick to the face, that drops Yuldashev to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CL2#
Yuldashev rushes Ali'i and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ali'i misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali'i tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yuldashev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yuldashev lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ali'i scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuldashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuldashev blocks an uppercut.
Ali'i blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali'i tries to break free but Yuldashev pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Ali'i's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuldashev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ali'i.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kekoa Ali'i showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ali'i, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: STRIKE! 12
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Harinck pushes Narvaez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harinck has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Narvaez blocking some punches.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Narvaez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harinck.
Harinck working aggressively here.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harinck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
Narvaez lands with a left to the head.
Harinck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harinck tries to throw a body punch but Narvaez avoids it by throwing Harinck back against the ropes.
Harinck lands a hook that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narvaez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Harinck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards. #T1#
Harinck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez tries a body shot but Harinck blocks it.
Harinck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Narvaez 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.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Harinck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narvaez tries to work over Harinck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narvaez.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Narvaez breaks the clinch.
Narvaez slips a jab from Harinck.
Narvaez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harinck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harinck avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Harinck tries to counter by closing the distance.
Harinck looks to land a right hand but Narvaez moved out of range.
Harinck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Harinck tries to clinch but Narvaez is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Narvaez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez with the inside leg kick.
Narvaez with a nice calf kick.
Narvaez connects with an inside leg kick.
Narvaez looks to land a combination but Harinck avoids it well.
Narvaez misses with a wild body shot.
Harinck moves in looking to clinch but Narvaez pushes him off.#CL2#
Harinck closes the distance and pushes Narvaez back into the ropes.
Narvaez lands a right hand.
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Harinck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez tries a body shot but Harinck blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harinck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harinck prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Harinck lands with a short shot to the head.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harinck misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
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 Carlos Narvaez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Harinck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Narvaez looks to score with a jab to the body but Harinck is just out of range.
Harinck moves out of range of the leg kick from Narvaez.
Narvaez keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Narvaez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harinck doesn't seem phased though.
Harinck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Harinck darts in and clinches Narvaez up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Harinck.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez misses with some punches.
Harinck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Narvaez lands with a short shot to the head.
Narvaez lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Narvaez lands with a light punch inside.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narvaez has a couple of punches blocked by Harinck.
Harinck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez pushes Harinck back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harinck misses with a punch to the body.
Narvaez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harinck tries to work over Narvaez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Harinck misses with the head strike.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harinck pushes off an throws an elbow but Narvaez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Narvaez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harinck prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez scores with a shoulder strike.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Harinck looking to slow down the pace here.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harinck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harinck misses with the head strike.
Harinck throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Narvaez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Harinck forces Narvaez back against the ropes and clinches.
Narvaez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harinck is leaning against Narvaez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Tommy Harinck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harinck can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Narvaez can't find room to land a body shot as Harinck controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Narvaez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Harinck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narvaez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tommy Harinck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harinck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narvaez can pounce on him.
Harinck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Narvaez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narvaez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harinck tries to clinch but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez lands a leg kick that knocks Harinck off balance momentarily.
Narvaez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harinck tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Narvaez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Narvaez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narvaez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harinck moves away.
Narvaez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Narvaez tries to keep at a distance but Harinck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harinck struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to throw a body punch but Harinck avoids it by throwing Narvaez back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narvaez.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
Narvaez lands a body punch.
Harinck stalling in the clinch but Narvaez improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harinck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harinck working aggressively here.
Harinck lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Harinck.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Harinck prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Harinck swings wildly with an uppercut but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harinck or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
A hook to the body from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a right hand.
Narvaez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike.
Harinck blocks a body shot from Narvaez.
Harinck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narvaez lands a shot to the body.
Narvaez can't find room to land a body shot as Harinck controls the action. #T2#
Narvaez misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narvaez digs a right hand into Harinck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harinck's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Narvaez.
Narvaez tries a body shot but Harinck blocks it.
Narvaez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harinck's elbow.
Narvaez lands a body shot.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Harinck controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Narvaez.
Harinck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harinck struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez lands with a short shot to the head.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harinck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harinck can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Harinck misses with a punch to the body.
Harinck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harinck misses with a punch on the inside.
Harinck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narvaez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harinck can do to turn this around?
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harinck's elbow.
Harinck lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Narvaez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narvaez 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov slips a straight right by Northrop.
Magomedov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.#KD#
Magomedov cracks Northrop with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Northrop get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Northrop looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Northrop is rocked!
Northrop misses with a leg kick.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?#CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Northrop misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Northrop manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Northrop looks winded!#CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Northrop.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Northrop off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Northrop is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Magomedov is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Abdelrahman does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdelrahman.
Salamanca 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.
Abdelrahman looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick from Salamanca, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca tries a low kick but Abdelrahman avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdelrahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salamanca is looking to counter punch.
Abdelrahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salamanca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salamanca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Abdelrahman misses its intended target.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdelrahman's sensitive parts.
Abdelrahman connects with an inside leg kick.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman blocks the body kick. #T1#
Abdelrahman tries to land a front kick but Salamanca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abdelrahman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salamanca eats them both and turns towards Abdelrahman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abdelrahman throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Abdelrahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman cracks Salamanca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Abdelrahman throws a jab when Salamanca was well out of range.
Salamanca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Abdelrahman throws a hook to the side of Salamanca's head but Salamanca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdelrahman throws a solid leg kick but Salamanca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abdelrahman.
An attempted straight right counter from Salamanca misses the target.
Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Abdelrahman checks it.
A cross from Salamanca lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abdelrahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca's corner calls for a 1-2. Salamanca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abdelrahman misses with a jab to the body
and Salamanca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Abdelrahman slips a jab from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with a solid leg kick.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salamanca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abdelrahman!
Abdelrahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdelrahman defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Abdelrahman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdelrahman throws a big shot that misses.
Salamanca throws out a powerful jab.
Abdelrahman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salamanca. That did some damage!
Good exchange - Salamanca coming out on top.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdelrahman.
Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman throws a head kick but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdelrahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salamanca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abdelrahman's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Salamanca. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abdelrahman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abdelrahman misses with the combination.
No joy there for Salamanca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Abdelrahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abdelrahman throws a right hand that misses
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.
Abdelrahman throws a nice looking combination but Salamanca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdelrahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild body shot.
Abdelrahman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range.
A jab from Abdelrahman finds it's way through Salamanca's defenses.
Salamanca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca lands with an overhand left.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Abdelrahman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salamanca lands a leg kick that knocks Abdelrahman off balance momentarily.
Salamanca scoring well with a low kick there.
Abdelrahman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Salamanca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick as Salamanca jumps back.
Abdelrahman misses with an uppercut.
Abdelrahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdelrahman moves away.
Abdelrahman throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca is looking to slow Abdelrahman down with leg kicks.
Abdelrahman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salamanca under the eye.
Salamanca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdelrahman can do to turn this around?
Salamanca lands a really nice looking cross but Abdelrahman seems unphased.
Abdelrahman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdelrahman's head backwards.
Abdelrahman connects with a nice looking jab.
Salamanca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Abdelrahman's leg. Abdelrahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca fails to land with a series of punches.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Abdelrahman throws a series of strikes that have Salamanca backpedaling.
Abdelrahman lands with an uppercut that bounces Salamanca off the ropes and back into range.
Abdelrahman throws a solid leg kick but Salamanca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abdelrahman.
Salamanca half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abdelrahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salamanca tests Abdelrahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely.
Salamanca lands a jab.
Abdelrahman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abdelrahman throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Salamanca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdelrahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
Decent striking displayed by Salamanca there.
Salamanca misses with a shot to the body
enabling Abdelrahman to counter with a crisp jab.
Abdelrahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Abdelrahman looks to land a body kick but Salamanca moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salamanca lands a jab.
Abdelrahman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salamanca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdelrahman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abdelrahman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Abdelrahman thuds a left hand into Salamanca's body.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Abdelrahman is predictable there
and Salamanca counters with a nice leg kick.
Salamanca slips under a jab from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca thows a leg kick but Abdelrahman checks it
and Abdelrahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salamanca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abdelrahman's sensitive parts.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca lands with an uppercut that bounces Abdelrahman off the ropes and back into range.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Salamanca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salamanca.
Abdelrahman throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Abdelrahman's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdelrahman tries to avoid it.
Salamanca walks into a left hand.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Abdelrahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marco Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdelrahman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salamanca. #T1#
Abdelrahman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdelrahman manages to avoid it.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdelrahman lands with a hook. Salamanca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salamanca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salamanca with a hook.
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salamanca lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abdelrahman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abdelrahman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abdelrahman.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdelrahman ducks right into an uppercut from Salamanca.
Abdelrahman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salamanca. Salamanca obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
Abdelrahman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Salamanca misses with a wild body shot.
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Abdelrahman throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Salamanca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdelrahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdelrahman is looking to clinch.
Abdelrahman throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
Abdelrahman lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abdelrahman.
The fighters circling - Abdelrahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salamanca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdelrahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salamanca counters with a good low kick that Abdelrahman was not able to check.
Abdelrahman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salamanca dips to his left and cracks Abdelrahman with an uppercut!
Salamanca throws a low kick, looking for Abdelrahman's leg but Abdelrahman calmly moves out of range.
Abdelrahman misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salamanca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdelrahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Salamanca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca clearly takes that round.
That's time! Salamanca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Abdelrahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salamanca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdelrahman.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salamanca blocks a leg kick.
Abdelrahman scores with a three punch combo!
Abdelrahman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but Abdelrahman checks it.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdelrahman cracks Salamanca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abdelrahman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abdelrahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Salamanca's head.
A solid body kick from Salamanca.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abdelrahman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abdelrahman motions for Salamanca to come forward. Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Salamanca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdelrahman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdelrahman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salamanca, as that shot connected.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salamanca connects with a solid leg kick.
Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salamanca throws a big shot that misses.
Salamanca is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salamanca throws a lazy uppercut
and Abdelrahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Salamanca moves out of range of the strikes.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Abdelrahman moved out of range.
Salamanca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salamanca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salamanca throws a leg kick that misses.
Salamanca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Abdelrahman.
Donk. Salamanca catches Abdelrahman right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdelrahman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Salamanca digs a good body shot into Abdelrahman's ribs.
Abdelrahman tries to land a leg kick but Salamanca saw it coming and moves away.
Abdelrahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Salamanca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdelrahman tries to score with a low kick but Salamanca moves his leg out of the way.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdelrahman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salamanca throws a shot to the body.
Abdelrahman misses with a looping left.
Abdelrahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdelrahman ducks right into an uppercut from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a jab when Abdelrahman was well out of range.
It seemed like Abdelrahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca jabs at Abdelrahman's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abdelrahman tries a head kick but it misses.
Salamanca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abdelrahman throws a front kick aimed at Salamanca's knee but Salamanca avoids it well.
Salamanca lands with a good body shot.
Abdelrahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Salamanca had his way with Shahzad Abdelrahman in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Salamanca throws a wild body kick that Abdelrahman sees coming a mile off.
Salamanca checks the leg kick.
Abdelrahman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Salamanca lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman throws a right hand that Salamanca ducks under and follows up with a left that Salamanca also avoids with ease.
Salamanca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdelrahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salamanca lands a nice looking body shot.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the leg kick from Salamanca.
Abdelrahman is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salamanca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abdelrahman is out of range and Salamanca settles back down.
Salamanca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdelrahman's hands.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca connects with a single shot there.
Abdelrahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salamanca tests Abdelrahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abdelrahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.#T1#
Abdelrahman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Abdelrahman's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdelrahman tries to avoid it.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but Salamanca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca lands the left hand.
Nice body kick there by Abdelrahman.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdelrahman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salamanca cracks Abdelrahman with a good jab.
Salamanca moves out of range as Abdelrahman strikes.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdelrahman avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Abdelrahman throws an overhand right that lands on Salamanca's shoulder, as Salamanca tries to avoid the shot.
Abdelrahman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salamanca.
Salamanca blocks a jab.#T2#
Abdelrahman throws a front kick aimed at Salamanca's knee but Salamanca avoids it well.
It looked like Salamanca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca connects with an inside leg kick.
Salamanca blocks the body kick.
Salamanca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdelrahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salamanca lands a jab.
Salamanca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abdelrahman on the side of the head.
Abdelrahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman pushes Salamanca away with a front kick.
Abdelrahman is looking to clinch.
Abdelrahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Salamanca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca is looking to slow Abdelrahman down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Abdelrahman.
Salamanca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salamanca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Salamanca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salamanca 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Salamanca!
Marco Salamanca retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Marco Salamanca made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ahai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Ahai.
Rothschild throws a jab when Ahai was well out of range.
Rothschild lunges at Ahai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahai's hand.
Theodore Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahai checks a low kick from Rothschild.#CL2#
Rothschild tries to keep at a distance but Ahai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rothschild throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahai.
Ahai blocks a body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a punch to the body.
Ahai has a couple of punches blocked by Rothschild.
Ahai swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothschild is trying to stall.
Rothschild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahai misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rothschild lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rothschild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Rothschild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothschild.
Ahai lands a right hand.
Rothschild lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahai backwards.
Rothschild swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothschild takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahai.
Ahai lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Rothschild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rothschild is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahai gets an underhook and turns Rothschild into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Rothschild scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahai's elbow.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rothschild backwards.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothschild.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahai. #T2#
Ahai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rothschild seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ahai can turn it around.
Ahai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rothschild gets through Ahai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ahai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahai drops his hands momentarily and Rothschild takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rothschild tries to clinch up.
Rothschild swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahai.#ROC#Ahai is rocked!#KD#
Rothschild catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Ahai stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Ahai walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Ahai is still on wobbly legs! Can Rothschild finish him?
Ahai throws a shot from downtown. Rothschild moves away and avoids it.
Rothschild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahai. #CL2#
Rothschild gets tackled into the ropes by Ahai. Ahai maintains the clinch.
Ahai seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahai swings wildly with an uppercut but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothschild lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rothschild misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ahai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Ahai misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Rothschild should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Ahai takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ahai breaks the clinch. #KD#
Rothschild cracks Ahai with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Ahai get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Ahai looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Ahai cracks Rothschild with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Rothschild scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Ahai beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rothschild connects with a quick right hand that sends Ahai tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Theodore Rothschild!

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
De Lagardere looks to land a combination but Combs avoids it well.
Combs throws a lazy uppercut
and De Lagardere counters with a right hand to the body.
Combs throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Lagardere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Lagardere lands with a shot to the body.
Combs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Combs looks winded!
A shot to the liver by De Lagardere. Beautiful body shot.
Combs throws a combination that misses
and De Lagardere counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as De Lagardere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Combs doesn't seem phased though.
De Lagardere lands a nice looking body shot.
De Lagardere scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lagardere cracks a nice hook into Combs's ribs.
De Lagardere ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Lagardere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Lagardere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Combs misses with a double jab
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Combs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Lagardere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by De Lagardere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Lagardere.#T1#
De Lagardere lands a jab to Combs's midsection.
Good shot there by De Lagardere.
De Lagardere lands a two punch combo.
De Lagardere dips to his left and cracks Combs with an uppercut!
De Lagardere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from De Lagardere lands.
De Lagardere lands with a cross.
De Lagardere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs walks into a stiff left hand from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Combs is rocked!
Nice shot by De Lagardere.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can De Lagardere finish him?
Combs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Lagardere to score with a decent uppercut.
De Lagardere darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Combs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Combs seems to have recovered his senses.
Combs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Lagardere is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Combs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
De Lagardere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Lagardere lands with a shot to the body.
De Lagardere throws a leg kick which misses Combs's front leg but catches the back leg as Combs tries to avoid it.
De Lagardere scores with a jab to the head.
Combs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Lagardere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lagardere thuds his right hand into Combs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Combs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Combs drops his hands momentarily and De Lagardere takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD#
Combs walks into a straight right hand and goes down! De Lagardere rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Combs has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
De Lagardere scores with a jab. Combs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Lagardere scores with a big combo that sends Combs crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Combs flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! De Lagardere jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri De Lagardere!
Derek Combs spoke after the fight, saying 'Slow Learner'.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Joon catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Joon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.#CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Joon back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Joon prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Joon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joon misses with a body punch.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Joon blocks an uppercut.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries a body shot but Joon blocks it.
I was talking to Joon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joon.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joon. #T1#
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Joon controls his hands.
Joon being controlled against the ropes.
Joon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Joon has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Joon lands a left hand.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson. #T2#
Joon blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A short uppercut from Joon.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Joon.
Joon blocking some punches.
Peterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peterson tries a body shot but Joon blocks it.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joon misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Joon - that landed with a thud.
Joon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Joon fails to land.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joons head.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Joon.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Joon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Joon lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Joon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Joon finds it's way through Peterson's defenses.
Joon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Joon misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Peterson forces Joon back against the ropes and clinches.
Joon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Joon lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson trying to stall but Joon improves his position.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joon's elbow.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Joon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joon.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joon misses with some punches.
Joon misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Joon misses with some punches.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Seung Joon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joon avoids it.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to stall but Joon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Joon lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Joon.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joon.
Joon has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Joon is working Peterson over against the ropes.
Joon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Joon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Joon misses with some punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson pushes Joon back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joon lands a body punch.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Joon.
Joon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joon.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Joon avoids the elbow strike from Peterson, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Joon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Joon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon checks the leg kick.
Joon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peterson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Joon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson slips a straight right by Joon.
A telegraphed right hand from Joon misses the target.
Joon catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Joon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nick Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon with a jab.
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Peterson darts in and clinches Joon up against the ropes.#T1#
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Joon.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Joon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Joon.
Joon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Joon digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joon throws a head punch that misses.
Joon blocking some punches.
Joon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joon as Peterson tries to tie him up.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson. #T2#
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Joon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joon swings away with an uppercut that 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!
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joon.
Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joon lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seung Joon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joon 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seung Joon!
After winning the bout, Seung Joon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Knapp throws a head kick that misses.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Knapp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knapp swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knapp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai with a hook.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knapps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Knapp is rocked!
Chai works Knapp's body with a nice hook.
Knapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Knapp looks winded!
Chai grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Knapp takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Chai cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomahawk Chai!
After winning the bout, Tomahawk Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Hamilton misses with a hook
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hamilton throws a combination that misses
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hamilton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney counters with a stiff right hand.
Hamilton throws a series of punches but Toney moves out of range.
Hamilton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toney lands a jab-cross combination.
Toney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Toney cracks Hamilton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamilton momentarily. #ROC#Hamilton is rocked!
A big left from Hamilton misses.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toney tests Hamilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamilton misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Toney finish him?
Hamilton misses with a hook
and Toney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Toney.
Hamilton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hamilton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Toney darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Hamilton misses with a hook. Toney ducked under it nicely.
Hamilton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamilton seems to have recovered his senses.
Toney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hamilton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton misses with a double jab
and Toney counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton misses with an uppercut
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hamilton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamilton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamilton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamilton takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hamilton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hamilton misses with a left hand
and Toney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toney duly obliges.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a right hand to the body.
Toney lands a jab.
Toney connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Hamilton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hamilton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hamilton throws a lazy uppercut
and Toney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Toney scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hamilton to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Nice defenses there by Toney.
Toney scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamilton should have avoided that one.
Toney fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamilton on the side of the head.
Hamilton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toney counters with a straight right hand.
Toney lands a slapping body shot.
Hamilton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Toney scores with a jab to the jaw.
James Toney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toney lands with a straight right. Hamilton didn't see that one coming.
Toney scores with a jab.
Hamilton throws a combination that misses
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamilton tries to bum rush Toney with a series of wild strikes but Toney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamilton looks to land a combination but Toney avoids it well.
Lincoln Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hamilton throws a poor cross that misses
letting Toney counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Toney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Toney should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hamilton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hamilton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamilton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toney connects with the punch.
Hamilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and as Hamilton takes a moment to reset, Toney counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Hamilton goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Toney is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Toney!
A very excited looking James Toney made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Berinjela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clack momentarily.
Clack misses with a double jab.
Berinjela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berinjela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Berinjela.
Berinjela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Berinjela.
Berinjela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Clack Clack has been cut.
Clack throws a hook but Berinjela blocks it.
Clack throws a right hand that Berinjela ducks under and follows up with a left that Berinjela also avoids with ease.
Clack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berinjela moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berinjela throws the left hand but Clack avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berinjela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clack under the eye.
Berinjela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clack misses with an uppercut
and Berinjela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Clack misses with a hook
and Berinjela counters with a good low kick that Clack was not able to check.
Clack misses with a right hand
enabling Berinjela to counter with a crisp jab.
Clack with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clack throws a sloppy head kick and Berinjela moves out of range easily.
Clack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berinjela.
It looks like Berinjela has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Berinjela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clack. #CL#
Berinjela instigates a clinch.
Clack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Clack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berinjela throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clack digs a right hand underneath Berinjela's ribcage. Berinjela let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berinjela lands a nice elbow.
Berinjela pushes off an throws an elbow but Clack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Clack manages to break the clinch.
Berinjela misses with a kick to the body.
Clack throws a series of punches but Berinjela moves out of range.
Clack throws a nice looking combination but Berinjela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Berinjela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clack counters with a left to the body.
Berinjela blocks a jab.
Berinjela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Clack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clack scores with a one two! Berinjela had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Berinjela has been cut.
Berinjela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Berinjela misses #KD2#
and Clack counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Berinjela goes down! Will Berinjela beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#ROC2#Berinjela is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berinjela glances at the clock... BAM! Clack nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Berinjela crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Berinjela is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clack Clack!
Clack Clack thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Yagan throws a chopping leg kick but Deluc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deluc misses with a body shot.
Yagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deluc. #CL2#
Deluc rushes Yagan and presses him up against the cage.
Yagan tries to work over Deluc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yagan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deluc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Deluc is leaning against Yagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Deluc won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yagan.
Yagan is trying to push Deluc away but Deluc has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deluc lands with a short shot to the head.
Deluc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deluc lands a nice uppercut.
Deluc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deluc lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Yagan is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Deluc.
Oh Yagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deluc lands a left hand.
Deluc lands with a light punch inside.
Yagan is trying to break the clinch but Deluc has him pressed against the cage.
Yagan seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Deluc stalling in the clinch.
Deluc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deluc dips a shoulder and cracks Yagan with a mighty uppercut! Yagan falls back against the cage and Deluc unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yagan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Deluc screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Deluc!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jean Deluc waved his t-shirt featuring WW clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Hopson blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Hopson throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hopson blocks a jab.
Hopson scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
Hopson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Hopson throws a solid leg kick but Taurus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taurus.
Hopson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hopson lands a leg kick that knocks Taurus off balance momentarily.
Hopson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taurus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopson.
Hopson connects with a single shot there.
Taurus lands a jab to Hopson's midsection.
Hopson lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Hopson misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Taurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus. #T2#
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Jacob Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopson throws a low kick but Taurus avoids it.#CL2#
Hopson closes the distance and clinches.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taurus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Taurus controls the action.
Hopson missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hopson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson avoiding damage as Taurus throws knees to the body.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson pushes off an throws an elbow but Taurus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Taurus tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it. #BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hopson just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacob Hopson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taurus throws out the jab.
Taurus thuds his right hand into Hopson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson misses the jab.
Hopson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hopson throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
As Hopson backs away, Taurus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopson throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
Taurus misses with a hook. Hopson ducked under it nicely.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson wants to land a leg kick but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Taurus had a free shot at his head there.
Taurus staying out of range there.#T1#
Taurus keeps Hopson at a distance using the push kick.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Taurus.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopson stalls.
Hopson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Hopson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taurus up against the ropes.
Taurus dodges an elbow strike from Hopson.
Taurus looking to stall.
Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Hopson lands a body shot.
Hopson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Taurus.
Taurus trying to stall but Hopson improves his position.
Taurus avoiding damage as Hopson throws knees to the body.
Taurus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taurus is trying to push Hopson away but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson avoiding damage as Taurus throws knees to the body.
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Hopson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.
Taurus blocking some punches.
Taurus is trying to push Hopson away but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacob Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taurus throws a right hand that Hopson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopson also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Taurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Hopson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Taurus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus tries to circle away but Hopson has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopson stalls.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Hopson has him pressed against the ropes.
Taurus blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Taurus trying to control the position but instead, Hopson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taurus into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hopson tries to stall but Taurus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jacob Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taurus lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Taurus.
Taurus can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.
Taurus is trying to break free.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taurus is looking to control Hopson's arms but Hopson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taurus has his back to the ropes.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch but Hopson keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taurus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hopson.
Taurus wants to break free but Hopson has control.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taurus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.
Taurus misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Hopson.
I've got Hopson 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hopson!
After winning the bout, Jacob Hopson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Lazendic's torso.
Lazendic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lazendic scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Lazendic moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Lazendic avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lazendic checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Lazendic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petchongboo Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazendic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
As Sitsongrit backs off Lazendic throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lazendic counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lazendic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sitsongrit - the referee stops the clock and Lazendic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sitsongrit. Lazendic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sitsongrit punishes Lazendic's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Lazendic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Lazendic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Lazendic moves out of range easily. #T1#
Lazendic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Lazendic's body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazendic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Lazendic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lazendic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Lazendic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
letting Lazendic counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit thumps Lazendic with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Lazendic shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit. #T2#
Lazendic throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Lazendic throws a good cross that connects.
Lazendic slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Lazendic is rocked!
Lazendic drops his guard momentarily, allowing Sitsongrit to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Lazendic! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Sitsongrit takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Petchongboo Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Petchongboo Sitsongrit 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.

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