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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seres, as that shot connected.
Seres moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Seres feints the counter takedown.
Wagner 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.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
Seres misses with a looping left.
Seres throws a right hand that misses
and Wagner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seres's sensitive parts.
Wagner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seres defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Seres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seres. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Seres takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seres jabs at Wagner's body.
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seres.
Seres fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Seres does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Wagner.
Seres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Seres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seres thows a leg kick but Wagner checks it
and Wagner counters with a head kick.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seres throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seres misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Wagner with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seres. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seres clobbers Wagner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Seres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wagner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner tries to buck Seres off but Seres is having none of it.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom here.
Seres throws an elbow but Wagner slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Wagner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seres connects with a decent elbow.
Wagner is not content to let Seres control the position.
Wagner manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Seres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Seres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Seres working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wagner is trying is best to control the position here.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Wagner trying to control but Seres postures up.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagner's head.
Seres lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seres trying to control the pace.
Seres is trying to control the action in half guard but Wagner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seres on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seres.
Seres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Seres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Seres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seres working the head and body with strikes.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wagner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seres scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Seres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Seres moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Seres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seres connects with the punch.
Seres loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by Seres.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andor Seres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seres shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seres will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seres.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Seres lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Seres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Seres jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Seres misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Seres with the counter takedown but Wagner avoids it easily.#T1#
Seres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner lands with a cross.
Seres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seres is looking to clinch.
Seres looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Seres sees coming a mile off.
Seres throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick.
Seres throws a leg kick that misses.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Seres manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Seres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Seres misses the target.
Wagner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wagner throws a low kick but Seres moves out of range easily.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seres scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wagner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seres counters with a low kick, right behind Wagner 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner tries to land a front kick but Seres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seres throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Wagner as he checks the leg kick.
Seres checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seres scores with a body shot.
Seres throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Seres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Wagner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Seres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Seres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Wagner.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Seres throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Seres motions for Wagner to come forward. Seres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seres throws a lazy uppercut
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seres 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.
Seres moves out of range of the leg kick from Wagner.
Seres throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Seres dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Seres's head and hops out.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seres thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
Seres throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seres, as that shot connected. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Wagner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seres misses with a looping left.
As Seres backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seres throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
As Seres backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seres cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seres misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andor Seres.
Wagner misses with the body kick
and Seres counters with a stiff right hand.
Seres moves forwards but Wagner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Seres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Seres misses with a straight left.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Seres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andor Seres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wagner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Nice jab there from Seres.
Seres tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seres fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Seres ducks right into an uppercut from Wagner.
Seres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Seres tried to score with a low kick but Wagner checks it.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Seres throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seres.
Wagner cracks Seres with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Wagner blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seres jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seres. That did some damage!
Seres looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andor Seres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Seres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Seres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Seres moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seres.
That kick from Seres tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seres throws out the jab.
Seres looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Wagner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Seres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Seres's leg but Seres calmly moves out of range.
Seres avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Seres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Seres.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seres fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Seres moves into the clinch successfully.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Seres.
Wagner wants to break free but Seres has control.
Seres throws a head punch that misses.
Seres pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Seres manages to break the clinch.
Seres throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Wagner lands a glancing blow to the side of Seres's head.
Seres throws a combination. Wagner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Seres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seres throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seres slips under a jab.
Seres moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wagner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Seres takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seres or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner, which made it look bad.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andor Seres.
Wagner 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.
Wagner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Seres.
Seres blocks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seres scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seres manages to avoid it.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seres defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Seres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wagner defends well and Seres ends up having to push Wagner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wagner feints and then cracks Seres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seres down.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seres checks a leg kick.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seres throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andor Seres.
Well Seres 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Seres!

Our winner, Andor Seres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Izanagi connects with a jab.
Izanagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Izanagi thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izanagi.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izanagi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Izanagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izanagi 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.
Izanagi throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Izanagi misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Izanagi misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A solid body kick from Izanagi.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Izanagi looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Izanagi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Izanagi with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Izanagi. #T2##CL2#
Izanagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Izanagi counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Izanagi throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Izanagi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Izanagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Izanagi counters with a solid body kick.
Izanagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Izanagi counters with a leg kick.
Izanagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Izanagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izanagi.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Izanagi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Izanagi lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Izanagi counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izanagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Izanagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Izanagi throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Izanagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Izanagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Izanagi throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes one on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Izanagi!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Izanagi. Izanagi maintains the clinch.
Jones is leaning against Izanagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Izanagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Izanagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a body punch. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izanagi misses with an uppercut.
Izanagi lands a jab.
Jab by Jones.
Izanagi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Jones misses. #T2#
Izanagi misses with a looping right.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Izanagi sees coming a mile off.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Izanagi counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Izanagi saw that one coming.
Izanagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones pushes Izanagi away with a front kick.
Sora Izanagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Izanagi's head back. #T3#
Izanagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Izanagi lands a body shot.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Izanagi.
Jones throws a push kick but Izanagi slaps the foot to one side.
Izanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izanagi.
Izanagi is looking to clinch.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Izanagi misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Izanagi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Izanagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.#KD#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Izanagi tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Izanagi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izanagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izanagi lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Izanagi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Izanagi looks OK. Jones waves Izanagi back to his feet!#ROC#Izanagi is rocked!
Jones 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Izanagi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Izanagi connects with a nice looking jab.
Izanagi swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izanagi. That's going to slow Jones down.
Izanagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izanagi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Sora Izanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Izanagi darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Izanagi.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Izanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is leaning against Izanagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jones.
Izanagi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izanagis head. #T2#
Jones lands an uppercut.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Izanagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izanagi.#CL2#
Izanagi moves into the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Izanagi misses with a knee to the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Izanagi.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izanagi.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izanagi's elbow.
Jones misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jeremy Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Izanagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a right hand.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Izanagi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Izanagi stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position. #T4#
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A short right from Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izanagi 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones with a jab.
Izanagi misses with a looping left.
Izanagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izanagi wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Izanagi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Izanagi misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Izanagi misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Izanagi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Izanagi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Izanagi blocks it.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izanagi.
A low kick lands for Izanagi.
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Izanagi sees coming a mile off.
Crunch! Izanagi slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Izanagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Izanagi connects with an inside leg kick.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Jones looks to land a body kick but Izanagi moved away.
Izanagi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Izanagi scores with a punch to the head.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izanagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Izanagi lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izanagi.
Izanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Izanagi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Izanagi lands a nice looking body kick.
Izanagi throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Izanagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Izanagi's head.
Izanagi throws a leg kick #KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Izanagi! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Izanagi to his feet! Izanagi is in big trouble!
Izanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izanagi seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Jones with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izanagi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Izanagi with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izanagi. Izanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Izanagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Izanagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Izanagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Izanagi with a nice cross.
Jones lands a jab.#T1##CL2#
Izanagi gets a clinch.
Izanagi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Izanagi controls his hands.
Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to work over Izanagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Izanagi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T2#
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Izanagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Izanagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izanagi digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Izanagi.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Izanagi misses with a knee strike.
Izanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones pushes Izanagi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi lands a left hand.
Izanagi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Izanagi working aggressively here. #T4#
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Izanagi tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izanagi's elbow.
Izanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.

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 Jeremy Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!

Jeremy Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Jeremy Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights X     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1#
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
A low kick from Petit is predictable there
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Petit motions for Van Asch to come forward. Petit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Asch finds it's way round the side to connect with Petit's head.
A big left from Petit misses.
Van Asch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Asch lands a slapping body shot.
Van Asch misses with a low kick as Petit jumps back.
Petit tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch is wise to it.
Petit 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.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petit throws a right hand that Van Asch ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Asch also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
and Petit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petit checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petit throws a right hand that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Petit checks it.
Petit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Petit had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Petit throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Petit scores with a hook.
Van Asch moves forwards but Petit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Asch misses with a kick to the body.
Petit throws a wild body kick that Van Asch sees coming a mile off.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petit throws a wild body kick that Van Asch sees coming a mile off.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Asch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch throws a chopping leg kick but Petit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Asch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crunch! Petit slams his shin into Van Asch's torso.#T2#
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Petit defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Petit misses with a leg kick.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Petit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Van Asch sets himself, and Petit steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Asch avoids it this time.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Petit is out of range.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Petit misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Petit takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petit.#T3#
Van Asch misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petit wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Petit.
Petit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Petit moves out of range of the body kick.
Petit tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Asch is wise to it.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Van Asch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petit momentarily.
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch tries to work over Petit's front leg with a kick but Petit checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Petit finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petit feints and then cracks Van Asch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Asch down.
Crunch! Petit slams his shin into Van Asch's torso.
Van Asch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petit.#CL2#
Petit clinches up against the cage.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Van Asch. #BC#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Petit misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Asch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petit - the referee stops the clock and Van Asch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petit. Van Asch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Luc Petit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petit swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Petit misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
Petit misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Petit throws a head kick that misses
and Van Asch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petit throws a low kick but Van Asch moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Petit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range and Petit settles back down.
Van Asch swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
Van Asch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petit with the inside leg kick.
Petit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petit tries to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Van Asch lands a right hook to the body.
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Petit saw it coming and moves away.
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Asch as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Petit blocks the low kick.
Van Asch throws a lazy body kick
and Petit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petit throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Petit.
Van Asch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petit checks a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Asch.
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!
Van Asch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Petit slaps the foot to one side.
Petit avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Petit misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch misses with a lunging right hand
letting Petit counter with a right hand.
Petit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Asch throws a lazy uppercut
and Petit counters with a low kick, right behind Van Asch 's knee.
Van Asch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petit checks a leg kick.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Petit lands a head kick!
Petit throws a push kick but Van Asch slaps the foot to one side.
Petit misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Petit.#T3#
Van Asch lands a glancing blow to the side of Petit's head.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Asch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Petit checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petit! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Petit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petit down.
Petit throws a body kick that misses.
Petit checks a low kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Petit checks it
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch looks to land a body kick but Petit moved away.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petit connects with a right hand. Van Asch shakes it off.
Petit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Asch catches Petit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petit scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petit dips to his left and cracks Van Asch with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch tries to score with a low kick but Petit moves his leg out of the way.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Petit throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Petit wants to land a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch tried to counter with a leg kick but Petit avoided it.
Van Asch swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
A jab from Van Asch does it's job there.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Petit.
Van Asch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petit to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Asch moves out of range as Petit strikes.
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 Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Petit tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petit lands a right hook to the body.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch lands with an overhand left.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Petit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Petit.
Van Asch throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Petit saw that one coming.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petit throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Petit misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Van Asch throws a wild body kick that Petit sees coming a mile off.
Petit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Petit. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Van Asch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Asch throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit thuds a left hand into Van Asch's body.
Petit blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Asch slips a jab from Petit.
Van Asch connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Petit scores with a nice right hand.
Petit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Asch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petit under the eye.
Petit throws a head kick that half lands.
Petit lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand. #CL2#
Petit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Asch, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Petit.
Van Asch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petit throws a leg kick but Van Asch moved away.
Petit connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Petit saw that one coming.#T3#
Van Asch fakes the leg kick and cracks Petit in the body.
Van Asch throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petit slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a looping left.
Petit avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petit's hands.
Van Asch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petit.
Petit throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.#CL2#
Petit moves into the clinch.
Van Asch blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Van Asch throws an overhand right that lands on Petit's shoulder, as Petit tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petit lands with a good body shot.
Petit cracks Van Asch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Petit.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Van Asch checks a low kick from Petit.
Petit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Asch's hands.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.
Petit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch throws a front kick aimed at Petit's knee but Petit avoids it well.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Luc Petit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petit 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 188     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1#
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Parker.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Jacob Parker has been cut.
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!
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
Parker thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parker with a hook.
Parker takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Parker checks a leg kick.#KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Parker tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Parker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Parker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Knox connects with the perfect overhand right and Parker falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Knox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



190 cm
41 yrs
226 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 24 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Jackson
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge controlling the position for now.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Cubbedge is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.#T3#
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Jackson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Let's hope that Jackson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Cubbedge gets back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson content to control rather than advance. #T7#
More stalling from Jackson.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.#T8#
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson controlling the action here. #T9#
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson controlling from mount.
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson fails to advance to Cubbedge 's back.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Cubbedge prevents Jackson from taking his back.#T13#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (13) Jackson#T14#
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 13 to 0.
Tyrano Jackson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Tyrano Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 929 Payer vs. Perkele     
Date:   Sep 21, 2022
#R1#
Sarethi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sarethi throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Sarethi 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.
Dambullah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sarethi throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
Dambullah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dambullah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT in the buildup to the fight.
Dambullah throws the left hand but Sarethi avoids the punch easily.
Sarethi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Dambullah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
and Sarethi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarethi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah throws a lazy right hand but Sarethi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dambullah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarethi connects with a nice looking jab.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Sarethi blocks the low kick.#T1#
Dambullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sarethi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sarethi scores with the left hand. Dambullah knows he should have avoided that one.
Dambullah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sarethi finds it's way round the side to connect with Dambullah's head.
Dambullah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sarethi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dambullah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sarethi on the side of the head.
Sarethi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Sarethi cracks Dambullah with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dambullah looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sarethi finish him? #ROC2#Dambullah is rocked!
Dambullah throws a jab when Sarethi was well out of range.
Oh Dambullah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Sarethi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dambullah! He's just covering up as Sarethi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salyn Sarethi!
Salyn Sarethi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



187 cm
31 yrs
181 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Omoran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Omoran is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cubbedge can't fight it off and eventually Omoran manages to take the fight to the floor. Cubbedge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omoran sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omoran is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Omoran trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Omoran wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T2#
Cubbedge is trying to keep Omoran in close.
Omoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Omoran passes Cubbedge 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Omoran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Omoran wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omoran working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh. Cubbedge counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Omoran preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Omoran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Omoran#T4#
Omoran wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Omoran working away.
Omoran trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Omoran trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Omoran passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (0) vs (7) Omoran#T5##SUB2#
Omoran goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (7) Omoran
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Omoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omoran is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Omoran keeps moving.
Omoran trying to control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Omoran has his foot on Cubbedge 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cubbedge works his way back into a safe position though.
Omoran has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Omoran is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Omoran wants to control the position but Cubbedge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Omoran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Omoran is trying to get back to full guard.
Omoran is trying to control but Cubbedge manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (7) Omoran#T7#
Omoran is looking to get to half guard.
Omoran is still trying to improve position.
Omoran gets back to half guard.
Omoran tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#T8#
Omoran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Omoran trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (8) vs (7) Omoran
Omoran tries to control the position but Cubbedge now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (11) vs (7) Omoran#T9#
Omoran staying busy and making it hard for Cubbedge to control.
Cubbedge avoiding Omoran 's attempts to control his hands.
Omoran tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge tries to keep control of the position but Omoran is staying busy.
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Omoran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cubbedge is looking to control Omoran but Omoran is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10##SUB#
Cubbedge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Omoran has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Omoran's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cubbedge biding his time, looking for the opening.
Omoran rolls, trying to escape but Cubbedge keeps control of the position. #T11#
Omoran is keeping busy.
Omoran rolls, trying to escape but Cubbedge keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Omoran fending off the submission attempt from Cubbedge . #SUB#
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Omoran defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Omoran trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12##SUB#
Cubbedge is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Omoran is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge has good solid back control here. #T13#
Cubbedge keeps control of the position as Omoran tries to break free.
Cubbedge trying to control.
Cubbedge controls the position.#T14#
Cubbedge gets his hands free as Omoran looks to control.
Omoran tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Omoran has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Omoran tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights IX     
Date:   Sep 16, 2022
#R1#
Kapula throws a hook but Contreiras avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kapula . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kapula .#CUT2#It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.
Contreiras slips a jab from Kapula .
Kapula throws a big shot that misses.
Contreiras 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.
Contreiras blocks a jab.
Kapula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Contreiras counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tris Kapula has been cut.
Contreiras connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Contreiras catches Kapula right on the button with a cross.
Kapula misses with a lunging right hand
and Contreiras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kapula throws an overhand right that lands on Contreiras's shoulder, as Contreiras tries to avoid the shot.
Kapula misses with a left hand
and Contreiras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kapula misses.
Kapula defending well as Contreiras loads up on a big left hand.
Kapula misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Contreiras.
Kapula misses with an uppercut. Contreiras saw that one coming.#T1#
Kapula throws a lazy uppercut
and Contreiras counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapula 's knee momentarily.
Contreiras takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kapula misses with a lunging right hand
and Contreiras counters with a nice uppercut.
Contreiras is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapula looks to land a left hand but Contreiras moved out of range nicely.
Kapula moves out of range as Contreiras strikes.
Kapula throws out a counter right but Contreiras avoids it with no problem.
Contreiras moves out of range as Kapula strikes.
It looked like Contreiras was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kapula .
Kapula lands a slapping body shot.
Kapula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Contreiras darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Contreiras moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Contreiras.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreiras slips a straight right by Kapula .
Kapula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Contreiras in his tracks. #CUT2#Victor Contreiras's cut is getting worse.
Contreiras scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kapula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreiras was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapula .
Contreiras is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Kapula throws a hook to the side of Contreiras's head but Contreiras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contreiras appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kapula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kapula misses with a left hand
and Contreiras counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Contreiras closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kapula swings widly with a right hand
and Contreiras makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kapula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kapula has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Contreiras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#Contreiras is rocked!#CUT2#Victor Contreiras's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kapula cracks Contreiras with a left hook right on the temple and Contreiras goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kapula lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Contreiras is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tris Kapula !
Tris Kapula managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Juice, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: SYN 928 Steve vs. Maluga III     
Date:   Sep 16, 2022
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.#CL2#
Lancaster darts in and clinches Todd up against the cage.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster.
Todd prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Todd blocks a body shot from Lancaster. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster lands a body shot. #T2#
Todd looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Lancaster drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Lancaster. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Todd's head back.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Todd's body.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster works Todd's body with a nice hook.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lancaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Todd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Lancaster rushes Todd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Todd's defenses.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd slows down the pace here. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a looping right hand.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Todd.
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Lancaster has Todd pressed against the cage, preventing Todd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Todd misses with the head strike. #T2#
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Todd pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd misses with a body punch. #BC#
Todd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Todd looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster closes the distance but Todd moves to the side
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Todd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Todd's head back.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd blocks a jab.
Lancaster just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTodd.#T4#
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Todd. Todd obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster connects with a looping right hand.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Todd with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster cracks Todd with a good jab.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Todd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Todd.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands. #BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Todd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd lands with a cross.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Todd tries to work over Lancaster's front leg with a kick but Lancaster checks it.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Todd blocks a jab.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oliver Lancaster just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd. #KD#
Todd lands a big uppercut and Lancaster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lancaster looks OK. Todd waves Lancaster back to his feet!#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lancaster thinking.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Crack! Todd connects with the perfect overhand right and Lancaster falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Todd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
Winston Todd 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: DMMA 139 Hightower vs Zhdanov     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1##CL#
Hightower gets tackled into the cage by Zhdanov. Zhdanov maintains the clinch.
Hightower with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Zhdanov.
Hightower scores with a knee to the head.
Zhdanov tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
Zhdanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Zhdanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Zhdanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower landing knees to the body.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hightower wants to break free but Zhdanov has control. #BC2#
Hightower breaks from the clinch.
Hightower blocks a jab.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Zhdanov.
Hightower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhdanov staying out of range there.
Zhdanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Zhdanov throws a body punch but Hightower moves out of range. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Zhdanov with a jab.
Zhdanov throws a lazy body kick
and Hightower counters with a body kick.
Zhdanov is breathing heavily.
Zhdanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Zhdanov
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower with the inside leg kick.
Hightower's corner calls for a 1-2. Hightower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhdanov throws a shot from downtown. Hightower moves away and avoids it.
Hightower scores with a hook to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hightower's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhdanov under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov tries to clinch there but Hightower circles away. #T2#
Zhdanov throws a body kick that misses.
Zhdanov misses with a body shot
and Hightower counters with a huge left! Zhdanov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hightower isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zhdanov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hightower!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hightower! Jason Hightower retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jason Hightower 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: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Zweihander throws a body punch but Franjic moves out of range.
Franjic is looking to counter punch.
Zweihander looks to land a combination but Franjic avoids it well.
Franjic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franjic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Franjic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zweihander throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franjic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Zweihander misses.
We've been told by Franjic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander throws an overhand right that lands on Franjic's shoulder, as Franjic tries to avoid the shot.
Franjic throwing a counter right hand but Zweihander manages to avoid it.
Franjic swinging wildly here. #T1#
Zweihander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Franjic throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Zweihander counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franjic! Zweihander lets Franjic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic moves out of range as Zweihander strikes.
It looked like Franjic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zweihander.
A shot to the body from Franjic misses
and Zweihander counters with a nice uppercut.
Zweihander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Franjic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franjic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franjic. Zweihander does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Franjic scores with a jab. Zweihander acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Zweihander throws a body shot but no joy.
Zweihander has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Zweihander misses.
Franjic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zweihander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
A swing and a miss from Zweihander.
Zweihander cracks Franjic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zweihander misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Franjic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franjic moves out of range as Zweihander strikes.#T3##KD#
Franjic sends Zweihander crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Franjic is motioning to the referee to let Zweihander up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Zweihander is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Franjic moves in close and cracks Zweihander with a massive right hand! Zweihander, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Franjic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rade Franjic!
Rade Franjic retains his heavyweight title!
Rade Franjic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



188 cm
37 yrs
240 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - El Toro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Toro keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
El Toro gets caught napping as Cubbedge dives in and scores a takedown. El Toro manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cubbedge postures up. #SUB2#
El Toro working for a triangle but Cubbedge defends it easily.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Toro has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T2#
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
El Toro controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro looking to control but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is controlling Cubbedge 's trapped leg to prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to push Cubbedge off with his feet but Cubbedge grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of El Toro's ankles and El Toro is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge 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: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Yuldashev throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
Yuldashev blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Yuldashev has Bennett up against the cage in a clinch.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev working aggressively here.
Bennett lands with a left to the head.
Yuldashev lands a right hand.
Bennett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yuldashev.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Bennett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuldashev. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yuldashev misses with a hook.
It looked like Bennett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuldashev throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Yuldashev counters with an outside leg kick.
Bennett throws a leg kick but Yuldashev checks it. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Bennett has knocked Yuldashev down with a huge combo! Bennett steps away and waves a wobbly Yuldashev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Temirbek Yuldashev has been cut.#CL#
Bennett has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yuldashev.#CUT2#It looks like Gage Bennett has been cut.#T2#
Bennett moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
Yuldashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Bennett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yuldashev misses.
Bennett tries to move into range but Yuldashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yuldashev misses with a hook
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yuldashev throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yuldashev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Bennett swings for the body but Yuldashev moves out of range. #CL2#
Yuldashev closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuldashev blocks a body shot from Bennett.
Bennett throws a punch but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuldashevs head. #BC2#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bennett throws a combination. Yuldashev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yuldashev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuldashev. Yuldashev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Yuldashev is rocked!
Bennett fakes the body blow, causing Yuldashev to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yuldashev goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gage Bennett!
A relieved looking Gage Bennett 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: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley     
Date:   Sep 10, 2022
#R1#
Hawk avoids a kick to the body.
Adderley misses with a hook.
Adderley moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Adderley throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Adderley throws a chopping leg kick but Hawk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Adderley, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Hawk rushes Adderley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Adderley manages to break the clinch.
Adderley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adderley's coach down at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adderley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Adderley breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Adderley.
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
Adderley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Hawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hawk lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawk.
Hawk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk takes a swing at Adderley's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Adderley misses.
Adderley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adderley. Adderley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawk checks a low kick from Adderley.
Adderley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Adderley cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Adderley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hawk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawk.
Adderley is trying to push Hawk away but Hawk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Adderley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hawk has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hawk.
Hawk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adderley's efforts to push away.
Adderley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk presses Adderley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawk lands a hook that snaps the head of Adderley backwards. #BC#
Hawk manages to break the clinch.
Hawk connects with a solid leg kick.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adderley. Adderley obviously looking to wear him down.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a low kick, right behind Adderley 's knee.
A low kick lands for Hawk.
Adderley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adderley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Adderley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Hawk closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hawk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Adderley keeps it at a distance.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adderley. That did some damage!
Adderley thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Adderley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adderley.
Adderley throws a right hand that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
Adderley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Adderley misses.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adderley.
Adderley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawk avoids the body shot from Adderley.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawk works the jab nicely.
Adderley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk feints and then cracks Adderley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adderley down.
Adderley misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
Hawk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Adderley throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk moves forwards but Adderley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adderley can pounce on him.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adderley.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Adderley misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adderley's knee momentarily.#T1#
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Hawk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adderley misses with the combination.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hawk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adderley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adderley throws a shot from downtown. Hawk moves away and avoids it.
Adderley missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adderley thuds a left hand into Hawk's body.
Hawk tests Adderley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adderley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Adderley misses the jab.
Hawk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Adderley throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk lands with a nice body kick.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Adderley.
Adderley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Hawk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adderley tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Adderley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adderley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Adderley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adderley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adderley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adderley scrambles back to his feet.
Adderley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Hawk lands a jab.
Adderley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looks like Hawk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adderley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hawk throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Hawk slips a jab from Adderley.
Adderley motions for Hawk to come forward. Adderley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adderley walks into a straight right hand from Hawk.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Adderley is just out of range.
Hawk is looking to clinch. #T4#
Adderley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Adderley manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adderley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawk.
Adderley misses with an uppercut.
Adderley throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adderley lands a jab to the nose.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Adderley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adderley connects with a looping right hand.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adderley throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hawk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adderley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adderley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
Hawk defending well as Adderley loads up on a big left hand.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Adderley pushes him off.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adderley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Adderley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Hawk blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adderley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Hawk throws the left hand but Adderley avoids the punch easily.
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adderleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adderley scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adderley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Hawk connects with a body shot.
Hawk sizes up Adderley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adderley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Adderley thows a leg kick but Hawk checks it
and Hawk counters with a good low kick that Adderley was not able to check.
Adderley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big left from Adderley misses.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Adderley off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Adderley.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target. #T2#
Adderley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adderley checks a leg kick nicely.
Adderley throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adderley 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 Hawk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hawk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adderley looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Hawk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adderley on the side of the head.
Adderley misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adderley takes a step back to recover.
Adderley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.#T3#
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adderley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk wants to clinch.
Adderley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Adderley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Adderley throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Adderley is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adderley throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Adderley slips a jab from Hawk.
Adderley throws a low kick, looking for Hawk's leg but Hawk calmly moves out of range.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
A big right from Hawk misses.
A jab from Adderley does it's job there.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adderley can do to turn this around?
Adderley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk lands an overhand right.
Adderley misses with a hook.
Hawk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adderley's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Adderley slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adderley! But no joy.
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Adderley's shoulder, as Adderley tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adderley.
Adderley tries to land a front kick but Hawk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawk tried to counter with a leg kick but Adderley avoided it.
Adderley misses the body punch
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
Adderley feints a counter leg kick.
Adderley throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Adderley throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Adderley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adderley throws a hook but Hawk avoids it easily.
Adderley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hawk counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Adderley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Adderley is predictable there
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adderley.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
A leg kick checked by Adderley.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adderley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adderley throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Adderley connects with a high kick.
Hawk throws a lazy right hand but Adderley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hawk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk.
Hawk feints and then cracks Adderley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adderley down.
Hawk cracks Adderley with a good jab.
Adderley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adderley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Adderley misses the target.
Hawk cracks Adderley with a good jab.
Adderley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adderley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hawk blocks it well.
Adderley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hawk.
Adderley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Hawk.
Adderley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adderley duly obliges.
Adderley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adderley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hawk.
Adderley misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a two punch combo.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adderley.
Hawk connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Adderley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawk. #T3##CL#
Hawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adderley, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Adderley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adderley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawk is looking to land body kicks.
Hawk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk is looking to slow Adderley down with leg kicks.
Adderley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hawk backing away here, and Adderley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adderley throws a head kick but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Adderley.
Adderley throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk throws a lazy uppercut
and Adderley counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk connects with a leg kick.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adderley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adderley misses with an uppercut.
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Adderley misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley walks into a left hand.
Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adderley misses with a looping left.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Adderley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawk can pounce on him.
Adderley throws a lazy head kick
and Hawk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk misses with a hook. Adderley ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk had his way with Hakeem Adderley in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Hawk tries to clinch up but Adderley circles away and keeps his distance.
Adderley misses with an uppercut
and Hawk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adderley connects with a looping right hand.
Adderley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adderley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Adderley is predictable there
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adderley throws a leg kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adderley to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adderley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Adderley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adderley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adderley.
Adderley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adderley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adderley misses the jab.
Adderley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawk tries to clinch but Adderley is having none of it.
Adderley lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Hawk.
Adderley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk defending well as Adderley loads up on a big left hand.
Adderley throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Ethan Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adderley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adderley checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Adderley.
A jab from Adderley misses.
Adderley scoring well with a low kick there.
Hawk moves out of range as Adderley throws a body kick.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adderley moves out of range of the body kick.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Adderley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adderley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adderley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawk throws out the jab. #T3#
Hawk takes a swing at Adderley's ribcage but misses.
Adderley tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Adderley moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Adderley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adderley throws a low kick but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adderley blocks the body kick.
Hawk misses with an uppercut. Adderley saw that one coming.
Adderley misses with a few strikes there.
Adderley throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakeem Adderley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Adderley moves out of range easily.
Hawk wants to land a leg kick but Adderley is out of range. #T4#
Adderley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
Adderley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Adderley.
Hawk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adderley misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Hawk catches Adderley right on the button with a cross.
Adderley throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk thows a body kick. Adderley tries to catch it but that hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawk 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Hawk!

Our winner, Ethan Hawk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingsley backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Deacon Kingsley has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
enabling Kingsley to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Kingsley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux just manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux tests Kingsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
Kingsley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kingsley.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingsley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley tried to counter with a leg kick but Thibodeaux avoided it.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kingsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingsley avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Kingsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Kingsley connects with a looping right hand.
Kingsley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kingsley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Thibodeaux! Kingsley is out on his feet! Thibodeaux rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kingsley is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kingsley is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 180     
Date:   Sep 07, 2022
#R1#
Revorg throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Revorg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Good shot there by Lester.
Lester lands with a cross. #KD#
Lester feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Revorg sprawling to the canvas! Revorg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lester finish him?! #ROC#Revorg is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester throws a monster overhand right that drops Revorg! Lester follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
During a confident post fight interview, Moe Lester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179     
Date:   Sep 05, 2022
#R1#
No joy there for Vujić, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vujić 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.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Parker.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Parker.
Vujić throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Parker is looking to slow Vujić down with leg kicks.
Vujić's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vujić scrambles back to his feet.
Vujić avoids the body shot from Parker.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vujić now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vujić throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vujić throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vujić looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parker is fending him off so far but Vujić persists. Nope, Parker circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Parker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vujić.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Parker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vujić jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacob Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Parker tries to bum rush Vujić with a series of wild strikes but Vujić uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Vujić.
Vujić fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Vujić does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Vujić takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Vujić.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vujić's sensitive parts. #T2#
Vujić looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker is looking for a counter combo.
Vujić misses with a leg kick.
Parker connects with a body shot.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vujić momentarily.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Parker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parker slips under a jab from Vujić.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Parker with the inside leg kick.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Vujić is out of range.
Parker is looking to wear down Vujić with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parker moves away from the strike by Vujić.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Vujić swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
It looked like Parker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vujić.
Good work by Vujić as he checks the leg kick.
Vujić looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vujić fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vujić misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Vujić fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vujić throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Vujić misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vujić tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Vujić dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Vujić's head and hops out.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Jacob Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krsto Vujić.
Vujić scores with a punch to the head.
Vujić wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Vujić is out of range.
Vujić checks a low kick from Parker.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić lands a couple of digs.
Vujić working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vujić trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vujić postures up and lands a big shot to Parker's brow.
Vujić controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Parker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Vujić with that takedown attempt.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker defending well as Vujić loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker scores with a push kick.
Vujić throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker avoids the body shot from Vujić.
A lazy left from Parker finds it's target.#T1#
Crunch! Parker slams his shin into Vujić's torso.
Vujić tries to clinch up.
Parker with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Parker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Vujić does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić walks into a straight right hand from Parker.
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!
Parker throws a leg kick but Vujić moved away.
Vujić displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Vujić is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Vujić paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vujić misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacob Parker is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Vujić misses.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Parker avoids the body shot from Vujić.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vujić throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vujić fails to land the takedown.
Vujić tried to score with a low kick but Parker checks it.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there #TD2#
and Vujić counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vujić postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vujić looking to pass the guard.
Parker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Parker wants to sweep here but Vujić controlling him for the moment.
Vujić looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Parker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vujić looking for a sweep. Not yet Vujić, not yet.
Vujić has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vujić is adopting a defensive guard.
Vujić is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Vujić is pulling down on Parker's head to control his posture.
Vujić tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vujić is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Parker misses.
Vujić is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vujić misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Vujić.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Parker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Vujić is out of range.
Parker throws a low kick, looking for Vujić's leg but Vujić calmly moves out of range.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Vujić shoots in and gets a takedown into Parker's guard.

Parker wriggles free and stands up.
Parker defending well as Vujić loads up on a big left hand.
Vujić rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Parker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vujić doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker misses with a low kick.
Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vujić throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Vujić releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Vujić throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vujić. Vujić circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vujić is able to avoid easily.
Vujić stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vujić can do to turn this around?
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vujić is able to avoid easily.
Vujić now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vujić drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Vujić throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Vujić misses.
Parker throws a jab when Vujić was well out of range.
A head kick by Parker misses
and Vujić counters with a left to the body.
Parker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vujić let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Parker tenderised Vujić's leg. Vujić is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Parker misses with a hook. Vujić ducked under it nicely.
Vujić misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Vujić drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Parker is looking to reverse the position.
Jacob Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vujić is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vujić connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krsto Vujić has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Vujić wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parker, who protects the arm well.
Vujić is trying to ground and pound but Parker uses the momentary lack of control by Vujić to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vujić lands a nice short elbow.
Vujić frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parker wants to control but Vujić is having none of it.#T4#
Vujić unloads with some shots from mount but Parker bucks and avoids them well.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vujić looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker wants to control but Vujić is having none of it.
Parker is squirming around, avoiding Vujić's attempts to control the action.
Vujić lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vujić misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

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 Jacob Parker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Parker!

Jacob Parker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Krsto Vujić had this to say: 'Who loses a Win, wins a Loss'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179     
Date:   Sep 05, 2022
#R1#
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Wagner's leg but Wagner calmly moves out of range.
Wagner 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.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Bissainthe. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Wagner.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Nice shot lands for Bissainthe.
Wagner tried to score with a low kick but Bissainthe checks it.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Wagner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Wagner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe flicks out a counter leg kick but Wagner steps away.
Wagner moves out of range as Bissainthe strikes.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wagner cracks Bissainthe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bissainthe checks a low kick from Wagner.
Bissainthe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bissainthe takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bissainthe 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.
Bissainthe swings widly with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bissainthe connects with the punch.
Good work by Wagner as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bissainthe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wagner tries a low kick but Bissainthe avoids it.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Wagner.
Bissainthe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wagner is out of range and Bissainthe settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner moves out of range as Bissainthe throws a body kick.
Bissainthe wants to land a leg kick but Wagner is out of range. #T2#
Bissainthe misses with a straight left.
Wagner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wagner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wagner is able to avoid easily.
Wagner is looking to counter punch.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bissainthe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
Bissainthe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bissainthe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wagner. That did some damage!
Wagner throws a right and a left that Bissainthe avoids nicely.
Wagner slips a straight right by Bissainthe.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bissainthe looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bissainthe connects with a solid leg kick.
Bissainthe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Wagner tries to land a front kick but Bissainthe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wagner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bissainthe, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Bissainthe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Bissainthe throws a right hand that misses
and Wagner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bissainthe's knee momentarily.
Bissainthe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bissainthe wants to land a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the head.
Bissainthe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a counter high kick but Bissainthe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bissainthe doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Wagner.
Bissainthe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wagner. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Wagner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bissainthe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bissainthe feints and then cracks Wagner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wagner down.
Wagner wants to slow Bissainthe down by chopping away at his legs.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner scores with a jab.
Bissainthe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wagner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bissainthe throws a lazy body kick
and Wagner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Bissainthe misses its intended target.
A big left from Bissainthe misses.
Wagner throws a front kick aimed at Bissainthe's knee but Bissainthe avoids it well.
Bissainthe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Bissainthe misses
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bissainthe takes one to the side of the head.
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bissainthe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Bissainthe is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bissainthe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Bissainthe moved away.
Bissainthe throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Wagner off balance momentarily.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner tries a low kick but Bissainthe avoids it.
Wagner connects with a looping right hand.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Bissainthe saw that one coming.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Wagner lands with a cross.
Bissainthe misses with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Wagner moved away.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
Bissainthe throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Wagner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wagner throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Wagner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Wagner's leg but Wagner calmly moves out of range.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bissainthe's sensitive parts.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick as Wagner jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bissainthe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wagner.
Wagner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bissainthe.
Wagner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A clash of legs there as Bissainthe blocks the low kick.
Bissainthe misses with a straight right.
Wagner takes one to the chin there.
Bissainthe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wagner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bissainthe is out of range and Wagner settles back down.
Bissainthe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wagner on the side of the head.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wagner is looking to chop away at Bissainthe's legs.
Bissainthe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wagner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bissainthe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Wagner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bissainthe will feel that in the morning.
Wagner misses with a leg kick
and Bissainthe counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bissainthe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wagner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Bissainthe misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bissainthe checks a leg kick.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Bissainthe moves out of range easily.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Bissainthe throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe tries a low kick but Wagner avoids it.
Bissainthe lands a jab.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Bissainthe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bissainthe tries to avoid it. #T3#
Bissainthe scores with a nice right hand.
Wagner jabs Bissainthe right on the nose. Bissainthe blinks but takes it well.
Bissainthe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bissainthe stuns Wagner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Wagner misses.
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the body.
Wagner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Wagner moved away.
A swing and a miss from Bissainthe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bissainthe walks into a left hand. #T4#
A low kick from Bissainthe is predictable there
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wagner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bissainthe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Bissainthe.
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner checks the leg kick.
Wagner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bissainthe avoids it.
Bissainthe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bissainthe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wagner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Bissainthe throws a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Wagner
and Bissainthe counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Wagner tries a low kick but Bissainthe avoids it.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
Wagner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bissainthe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Bissainthe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bissainthe throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Wagner thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Wagner misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe scoring well with a low kick there.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bissainthe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Wagner.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Bissainthe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bissainthe doesn't seem phased though.
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
It looked like Wagner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe lands with a hook. Wagner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bissainthe throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a left hand
and Wagner counters with a one-two to the body.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bissainthe.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bissainthe feints a counter leg kick.
Bissainthe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick
and Wagner counters with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Bissainthe blocks the leg kick.
Bissainthe throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Bissainthe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wagner is able to avoid easily.
Bissainthe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wagner slips a straight right by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner cracks Bissainthe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bissainthe throws a good cross that connects.
Wagner lands an overhand right.
Wagner 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.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Bissainthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner walks into a left hand.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wagner throws a push kick but Bissainthe slaps the foot to one side.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wagner looks for the body kick but Bissainthe saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Bissainthe thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
Wagner throws a push kick but Bissainthe slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bissainthe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wagner's sensitive parts.
Wagner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Bissainthe thuds his shin into the meat of Wagner's side.
Bissainthe lands a nice hook to Wagner's body. Wagner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wagner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bissainthe.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Bissainthe is out of range.
Bissainthe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bissainthe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toussaint Bissainthe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bissainthe lands a head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Bissainthe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bissainthe 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Bissainthe!

Toussaint Bissainthe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CATCHMANIA 2     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



200 cm
40 yrs
265 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hirsch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cubbedge somewhat.#CL2#
Hirsch clinches up against the cage.
Cubbedge is working for takedown but Hirsch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cubbedge is working for takedown but Hirsch is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Hirsch drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the cage.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Cubbedge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Hirsch
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Hirsch is continuing to stall.
Cubbedge passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Cubbedge prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now.
Hirsch is controlling Cubbedge 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hirsch gets full guard.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #T6#
Cubbedge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Hirsch
Cubbedge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Hirsch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position. #T7#
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Cubbedge working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hirsch's thigh. Hirsch counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position here. #T8#
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hirsch has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #T10#
Hirsch controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch seems keen to control Cubbedge 's posture.#T13#
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Hirsch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Hirsch pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
Bart Cubbedge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: LAFC 51     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Swahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mansour has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Mansour's head coaches at CT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mansour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mansour throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swahn misses the shot to the body.
Swahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mansour is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Swahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
A low kick from Mansour is predictable there
and Swahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oke Swahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Mansour looks to land a left hand but Swahn moved out of range nicely.
Mansour blocks a jab.
Swahn throws out a loose jab but Mansour uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Swahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Swahn.
Mansour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mansour moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swahn.
Mansour throws a jab when Swahn was well out of range.
Swahn wants to slow Mansour down by chopping away at his legs.
Mansour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
Swahn misses with a looping right.
Swahn misses with a leg kick
and Mansour counters with a nice body kick.
Swahn throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mansour counter with a right hand.
Swahn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mansour is out of range.
Swahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Swahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mansour. Mansour obviously looking to wear him down.
Swahn slips under a jab from Mansour.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swahn swinging wildly here.
Swahn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mansour's sensitive parts.
Swahn checks a low kick from Mansour.
A big left from Swahn misses.
Swahn misses with a straight right.
Mansour looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mansour catches Swahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swahn throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swahn loads up on a big right hand but Mansour slips the punch.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Mansour sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Mansour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Mansour lands a nice looking body shot.
Mansour looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
Swahn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swahn. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Swahn misses its intended target.
Swahn throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swahn throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Mansour throwing a counter right hand but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Swahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Mansour.
Mansour was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Swahn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Swahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a thumping low kick.
Swahn thumps Mansour with a low kick.
Swahn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mansour's hands.
Mansour misses the shot to the body.
Swahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mansour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
A good leg kick by Mansour.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mansour blocks a jab.
It looked like Mansour was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swahn.
Swahn scores with a jab.
Swahn lands with an overhand left.
Swahn misses with a straight left.
Swahn connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oke Swahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour'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.#R2#
Mansour misses with a straight left.
Swahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mansour lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swahn.
Swahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansour keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swahn scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Mansour.
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Mansour ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
Mansour moves out of range as Swahn strikes.
Mansour misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swahn.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Swahn throws a leg kick but Mansour checks it.
Mansour appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swahn takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Mansour slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
Swahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mansour sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swahn throws an off balance right hand
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Mansour lands.
Mansour throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Swahn moves away from the strike by Mansour.
Swahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mansour checks a leg kick.
Mansour uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Swahn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mansour looks to score with a jab to the body but Swahn is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swahn! But no joy.
Swahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mansour throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mansour on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mansour throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oke Swahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mansour moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn throws a leg kick which misses Mansour's front leg but catches the back leg as Mansour tries to avoid it.
Swahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Mansour's head.
A head kick by Mansour misses
and Swahn counters with a head kick. That will keep Mansour thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Mansour checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mansour stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swahn.
Swahn looks to land a right hand but Mansour moved out of range.
Mansour thumps Swahn with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Mansour.
Swahn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swahn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mansours jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mansour throws a leg kick which misses Swahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Swahn tries to avoid it.
Mansour slips a jab from Swahn.
A low kick from Swahn misses
and Mansour cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn wants to slow Mansour down by chopping away at his legs.
Swahn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Swahn scores with a hook to the body. Mansour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansour is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mansour moves out of range of the strikes.
Swahn scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mansour counters with an outside leg kick.
Swahn connects with a right hand. Mansour shakes it off.
Mansour throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swahn on the side of the head.
Mansour steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swahn.
Swahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mansour is looking to counter punch.
Swahn throws a hook but Mansour avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mansour misses with a shot to the body
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Swahn scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oke Swahn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Swahn throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mansour appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mansour scores with a nice strike.
Swahn throws the left hand but Mansour avoids the punch easily.
Mansour misses with an uppercut. Swahn saw that one coming.
Mansour swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn throws out a counter right but Mansour avoids it with no problem.
Swahn throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot.
Swahn misses with a hook.
Mansour staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour moves out of range as Swahn throws a body kick.
Swahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Swahn just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mansour on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swahn misses the jab.#T1#
Mansour throws a lazy body kick
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Mansour.
Mansour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansour has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mansour there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swahn throws a hook but Mansour avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mansour misses the target.
Mansour thows a leg kick but Swahn checks it
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Swahn misses its intended target.
As Swahn backs away, Mansour returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swahn thows a leg kick but Mansour checks it
and Mansour counters with a slapping leg kick.
Swahn misses with an uppercut
and Mansour counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mansour tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mansour misses with an uppercut
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Swahn avoids the body shot from Mansour.
Mansour listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansour blocks a jab.
Mansour staying out of range there.
Swahn misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Swahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mansour misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn lands a jab to the nose.
Mansour lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Oke Swahn has been cut.
Swahn 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.
Mansour misses with a looping left.
Mansour looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swahn throws a low kick but Mansour avoids it.#T3#
Swahn throws a looping overhand right but Mansour ducks down to avoid it.
Swahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Mansour makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swahn lands with an uppercut that bounces Mansour off the cage and back into range.
Swahn checks a leg kick.
A jab from Swahn does it's job there.
Mansour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Swahn there.
Mansour fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swahn blocks a head kick by Mansour.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Mansour checks it.
Mansour throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Swahn misses with an uppercut.
Swahn catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Mansour finds it's target.#ROC#Swahn is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Swahn blocks the leg kick.
Mansour misses with a looping left.
Swahn misses with a low kick.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn lands with a straight right. Mansour didn't see that one coming.
Swahn works the jab nicely.
Mansour lands a jab to the nose.
Swahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
Swahn scores with a sloppy right hand. Mansour should have avoided that one.
Mansour drops Swahn with a naaaaasty hook - Swahn is in real trouble here! Mansour dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour retains his middleweight title!
Seth Mansour seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VII     
Date:   Sep 02, 2022
#R1#
Granes tries to clinch up but Petit circles away and keeps his distance.
Granes checks a leg kick nicely.
Granes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petit thinks about the counter body kick.
Petit scores with a sloppy right hand. Granes should have avoided that one.
Petit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Petit finds it's target.
Petit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petit wants it to stay on the feet.
Petit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Granes moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granes.
Petit throws the left hand but Granes avoids the punch easily.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granes defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
Petit thows a leg kick but Granes checks it
and Granes counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Petit jabs Granes right on the nose. Granes blinks but takes it well.
Petit loads up on a big right hand but Granes slips the punch.
Petit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Granes slips a straight right by Petit.
Granes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petit looks to throw the jab but Granes is out of range.
Granes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.#CL2#
Petit moves into range and clinches up with Granes.
Granes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petit is defending well.
Granes goes for a takedown attempt but Petit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenwah Granes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Granes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Granes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petit swings for the body but Granes moves out of range. #T2#
Petit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petit misses with a hook.
Granes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Petit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petit throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petit.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Granes.
Granes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Granes scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Luc Petit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Granes moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Granes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Granes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petit is looking to clinch but Granes is avoiding it.
Granes tries to counter by clinching up but Petit breaks away and moves out of range.
Petit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granes.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granes takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Petit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granes.
Petit throws a chopping leg kick but Granes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Granes.
Petit flicks out a counter leg kick but Granes steps away.
Granes throws a sloppy body shot
and Petit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petit misses with a low kick.
Petit throws a big shot that misses.
Petit defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Granes moves away from the strike by Petit.
Granes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petit needs to keep his hands up - Granes had a free shot at his head there.
Granes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Petit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petit scores with a leg kick.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granes moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Granes avoids the body shot from Petit.
A counter left hand to the body from Granes misses its target.
Granes is looking to wear down Petit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petit throws a sloppy head kick and Granes moves out of range easily.
Granes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petit wants to clinch up but Granes keeps it at a distance.
Petit jabs at Granes's body.
Granes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit 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#
Petit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granes ducks right into an uppercut from Petit.
A low kick lands for Petit.
Petit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Granes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petit throws a head kick but Granes moves out of range.
Petit staying out of range there.
Petit throws a jab when Granes was well out of range.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Granes moved out of range nicely.
Granes blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Granes catches Petit right on the button with a cross.
Granes misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
Petit throws an overhand right that lands on Granes's shoulder, as Granes tries to avoid the shot.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Granes misses with a right hand
and Petit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Granes misses with a right hand
letting Petit counter with a right hand.
Granes slips a jab from Petit.
Granes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granes looks to throw the jab but Petit is out of range.
Granes connects with a single shot there.
Petit feints and then cracks Granes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granes down.
Petit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit tries to clinch but Granes moves out of range.
Petit connects with a solid leg kick.
Granes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Granes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granes scrambles back to his feet.
Petit is looking to clinch.
Granes takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Petit lands an overhand right.
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!
Petit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Granes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petit scores with a shot to the body.
Granes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petit.
Petit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granes.
Petit throws a low kick, looking for Granes's leg but Granes calmly moves out of range.
Petit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granes lands with an overhand left.
Granes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petit in his tracks.
Petit misses the jab.
Petit cracks Granes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Petit avoids the body shot from Granes.
Donk. Petit catches Granes right on the button with a cross.
Petit slips under a jab.
Petit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Granes on the side of the head.
Granes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Granes.
Petit with a nice cross.
Granes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petit can pounce on him.
Petit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petit scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Granes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit.
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granes throws a hook but Petit blocks it.
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.
Petit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petit staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Petit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Petit throws an off balance right hand
and Granes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petit's knee momentarily.
Granes throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
Petit cracks Granes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Petit moves into the clinch.
Petit prevents the takedown attempt.
Granes avoiding damage as Petit throws knees to the body.
Granes tries a body shot but Petit blocks it.
Granes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petit to keep the fight standing.
Granes trying to control the position but instead, Petit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Granes into the cage.
Petit tries a body shot but Granes blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenwah Granes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granes misses with the head strike.
Petit throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Granes blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Petit.
Petit tries to throw a body punch but Granes avoids it by throwing Petit back against the cage.
Petit stops a takedown attempt from Granes. #T1#
Granes is trying to drag Petit to the mat but Petit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Granes lands a takedown into guard.
Granes preventing the sweep.
Granes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Granes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Petit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petit controlling Granes's posture.
Granes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jean Luc Petit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Granes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Petit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Granes lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Granes gets the takedown into side control.
Petit is not content to let Granes control the position.
Granes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Granes cracks Petit with a big elbow.
Granes is looking to take a break and control but Petit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petit is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Petit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Granes is looking to take a break and control but Petit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petit gets back to half guard.#T4#
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.
Granes working over Petit with some ground and pound. Petit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Granes.
Granes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petit defending well though.
Granes wants to control but Petit is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Granes.
Granes throwing shots but Petit is blocking nicely.
Granes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granes thows a huge punch but Petit dodges it nicely.
Keenwah Granes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Granes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Luc Petit!

 

 
 
 
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