Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Barkley
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Osiris counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Francesco Monroe has been cut.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Osiris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Osiris looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Osiris defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osiris throws a counter high kick but Monroe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Francesco Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Osiris counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osiris counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe misses with a hook
letting Osiris counter with a right hand. #ROC#Monroe is rocked!
Osiris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Monroe. #T2#
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Osiris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
Monroe swings for the body but Osiris moves out of range.
Osiris appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monroe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Osiris finish him?
Monroe throws a lazy uppercut
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Osiris counters with a huge left! Monroe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Osiris isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Monroe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Osiris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Osiris!
A less than humble Eric Osiris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Barkley
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Barkley misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barkley.
Krylov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Krylov 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 lazy body kick from Barkley
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Krylov's shoulder, as Krylov tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Krylov.
Barkley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Krylov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barkley!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Krylov tries for a kimura but Barkley is defending well. #SUB#
Krylov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barkley is looking to regain half guard here but Krylov keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Krylov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barkley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Krylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Krylov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barkley, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barkley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Krylov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krylov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Krylov trying to control the action but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Krylov tries for a kimura but Barkley is defending well. #SUB#
Krylov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krylov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Krylov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Krylov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley tries to buck Krylov off but Krylov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krylov working away.
Barkley tries to buck Krylov off but Krylov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Krylov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Krylov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Krylov works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Krylov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barkley has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Krylov goes for an armbar but Barkley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Barkley.
Krylov has control of Barkley's left arm, preventing Barkley from doing any damage. #SUB#
Krylov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barkley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Krylov working for submissions but it's allowed Barkley to get to half guard.
Krylov works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Krylov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krylov is trying to control the position but Barkley postures up.
Krylov keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Barkley showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barkley won't allow Krylov to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barkley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barkley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barkley has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Barkley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krylov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Krylov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barkley! #SUB#
Krylov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barkley is desperately trying to improve his position but Krylov has a good base and remains in mount.
Krylov wants to control the pace but Barkley is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Krylov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barkley turns into him and now he's in Krylov's guard.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Krylov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Krylov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barkley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Krylov's body to avoid the submission. Krylov has instead reached around Barkley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Krylov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C327: Martin vs Slaissi II
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Highwind.
Highwind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
It looked like Hopkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vadius Highwind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopkins misses the target.
Highwind misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Highwind lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Highwind misses with a hook.
Highwind throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Highwind throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Highwind connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Highwind throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Highwind toppling to the canvas! Highwind scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!#ROC#Highwind is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vadius Highwind 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!
Highwind misses with a hook to the body
and Hopkins counters with a right hand from hell and Highwind is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tory Hopkins!
Tory Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C328: Dorado vs Monkey
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Bong Sik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bong Sik cracks a nice hook into Obaminator's ribs.
Bong Sik avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Bong Sik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obaminator fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bong Sik.
Obaminator throws a leg kick
and Bong Sik counters with a head kick.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Bong Sik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong Sik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bong Sik moves out of range of the body kick from Obaminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obaminator throws a poor cross that misses
and Bong Sik counters with a solid body kick.
Obaminator throws a leg kick
and Bong Sik counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Obaminator misses with a low kick.
As Obaminator backs away, Bong Sik returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obaminator tests Bong Sik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong Sik manages to avoid it.
Obaminator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bong Sik throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong Sik. Obaminator does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obaminator!
Obaminator checks a low kick from Bong Sik.#T2#
A big left from Bong Sik misses.
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Bong Sik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bong Sik misses the shot to the body.
Bong Sik blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Bong Sik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bong Sik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obaminator. Obaminator circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bong Sik is looking to score with low kicks.
Bong Sik takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator misses with a left hand
and Bong Sik counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator scores with a hook to the body. Bong Sik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Obaminator lands with an uppercut that bounces Bong Sik off the cage and back into range.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bong Sik.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Bong Sik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the body
letting Bong Sik counter with a right hand.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong Sik misses with a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obaminator sizes up Bong Sik with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obaminator throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Obaminator lands a glancing blow to the side of Bong Sik's head.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick which misses Obaminator's front leg but catches the back leg as Obaminator tries to avoid it. #T4#
Obaminator takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bong Sik slips a jab from Obaminator.
A jab from Obaminator misses.
As Obaminator backs away, Bong Sik returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bong Sik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator connects with a solid leg kick.
Obaminator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Obaminator misses with a low kick.
Bong Sik is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Obaminator takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been told by Bong Sik's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Obaminator takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bong Sik delivers a nice body kick.
Bong Sik moves away from the strike by Obaminator.
A telegraphed right hand from Obaminator misses the target.
Obaminator throws a leg kick
letting Bong Sik counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik misses with a shot to the body
and Obaminator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Bong Sik.
Obaminator darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Obaminator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Bong Sik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bong Sik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator throws a leg kick which misses Bong Sik's front leg but catches the back leg as Bong Sik tries to avoid it.
Obaminator throws a low kick but Bong Sik moves out of range easily.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Obaminator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bong Sik.
A cross from Bong Sik lands.
Obaminator connects with the punch.#T2#
Bong Sik thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obaminator if he has to take too many more of those.
Bong Sik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obaminator. Obaminator obviously looking to wear him down.
Obaminator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bong Sik counters with a nice body kick.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bong Sik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Bong Sik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bong Sik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obaminator counters with a left to the body.
Obaminator is looking to slow Bong Sik down with leg kicks.
Bong Sik defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Bong Sik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bong Sik 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.
Obaminator swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obaminator misses with a leg kick
letting Bong Sik counter with a right hand.
Obaminator throws a low kick, looking for Bong Sik's leg but Bong Sik calmly moves out of range.
Bong Sik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obaminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obaminator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bong Sik was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.#T4#
Obaminator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obaminator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bong Sik feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obaminator throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Bong Sik misses.
Bong Sik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bong Sik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Bong Sik.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bong Sik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bong Sik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Bong Sik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obaminator.
Bong Sik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obaminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bong Sik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obaminator jabs Bong Sik right on the nose. Bong Sik blinks but takes it well.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bong Sik misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Obaminator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obaminator lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obaminator works the jab nicely.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
A big right from Obaminator misses.
Bong Sik throwing a counter right hand but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator needs to keep his hands up - Bong Sik had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Obaminator tenderised Bong Sik's leg. Bong Sik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Bong Sik slips the punch.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.
Bong Sik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obaminator.#T2#
Obaminator cracks Bong Sik with a good jab.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Bong Sik.
Obaminator lands a nice shot that snaps Bong Sik's head back.
Obaminator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bong Sik was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Obaminator.
Bong Sik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obaminator finds it's way round the side to connect with Bong Sik's head.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Bong Sik. #T3#
Bong Sik throws a leg kick
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obaminator looks to land a body kick but Bong Sik moved away.
Obaminator swings for the body but Bong Sik moves out of range.
Bong Sik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
Obaminator 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.
Bong Sik avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Bong Sik looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Obaminator digs a good hook to Bong Sik's body. #T4#
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bong Sik manages to avoid it.
Bong Sik throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bong Sik misses with a hook to the body
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obaminator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Bong Sik. That snapped Obaminator's head back.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bong Sik has time to react.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Bong Sik's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong Sik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Obaminator throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Bong Sik ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Bong Sik swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bong Sik misses the body punch
and Obaminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Obaminator throws a lazy uppercut
and Bong Sik counters with a nice body shot.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Bong Sik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bong Sik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Bong Sik coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Bong Sik.
Obaminator lands with a cross.
Obaminator throws a right hand that misses
and Bong Sik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Obaminator throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bong Sik is looking for a counter combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Bong Sik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #KD#
Bong Sik feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Obaminator sprawling to the canvas! Obaminator rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bong Sik finish him?! #ROC#Obaminator is rocked!
A low kick from Obaminator is predictable there
and Bong Sik counters with a huge right that knocks Obaminator out cold! Bong Sik is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ma Bong Sik!
Ma Bong Sik retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Ma Bong Sik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Barack Obaminator was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be black'.

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Bonaparte
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Reefer misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Golov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Golov.
Reefer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Golov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reefer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reefer 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.
Golov looking to sit in guard and control but Reefer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Golov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reefer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reefer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Golov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Golov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Golov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reefer's head.#T1#
Reefer being controlled here, momentarily.
Golov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reefer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Golov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reefer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reefer looking for a sweep. Not yet Reefer, not yet.
Golov cracks Reefer with a solid left hand.
Reefer trying to keep a closed guard but Golov is proving a slippery customer.
Reefer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Golov is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Golov trying to control but Reefer is working from the bottom.
Golov throws a big elbow that misses.
Reefer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Golov pushing down on Reefer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Golov wants to pass the guard but Reefer is defending well.
Golov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Golov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Golov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reefer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Golov thows a huge punch but Reefer dodges it nicely.
Reefer is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jim Reefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golov tries to bum rush Reefer with a series of wild strikes but Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Golov swings widly with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a stiff right hand.
Golov staying out of range there.
Golov cracks a nice hook into Reefer's ribs.
Reefer slips a straight right by Golov.
Reefer throws a leg kick that misses.
Reefer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golov throws out a loose jab but Reefer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reefer throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Reefer misses with a low kick as Golov jumps back.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Golov staying out of range there.
Golov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer counters with a straight right hand.
Golov throws a jab when Reefer was well out of range.
Golov takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reefer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Golov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reefer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golov slips a jab and a cross from Reefer.
Reefer throws a hook to the side of Golov's head but Golov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reefer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reefer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Golov.
Jim Reefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Reefer does no damage.
Golov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Golov.
Reefer misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Reefer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Golov blocks a jab.
Reefer misses with a kick to the body.
Golov throws a shot from downtown. Reefer moves away and avoids it.
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Reefer is just out of range.
Golov throws a big shot that misses.
Golov throws a body shot but no joy.
Reefer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golov manages to avoid it.
Reefer keeps Golov at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Reefer misses.
Jim Reefer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Reefer misses the target.
Golov throws a poor cross that misses
and Golov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer lands a front kick.
Golov slips a straight right by Reefer.
Reefer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reefer 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.
Reefer connects with an inside leg kick.
Reefer lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Golov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Golov looks to score with a jab to the body but Reefer is just out of range.
Reefer misses with a kick to the body.
Golov misses with a few strikes there.
Reefer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reefer scores with a sloppy right hand. Golov should have avoided that one.
Reefer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reefer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golov throws out the jab.
Reefer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Golov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reefer controlling the position well.
Golov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reefer is staying active underneath Golov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reefer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Golov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Golov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
Reefer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Golov.
Reefer taking some punishment here, with Golov in his half guard.
Golov controlling the action here.
Reefer taking some punishment here, with Golov in his half guard.
Golov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Golov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Golov thows a huge punch but Reefer dodges it nicely.
Golov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reefer defending well though.
Reefer keeping control of the position.
Golov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Golov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Golov trying to control the action but Reefer is working from the bottom.
Well, if Golov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Grigori Golov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reefer moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reefer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Reefer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Golov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Reefer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Golov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Golov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reefer throws a front kick that sends Golov stumbling back into the cage.
Golov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golov slips under a jab.
Golov slips a jab and a cross from Reefer.
Reefer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reefer misses the jab.
Golov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Reefer as he connects with a hook.
Golov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reefer misses with a low kick as Golov jumps back.
Golov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Golov.
Golov catches Reefer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reefer misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reefer throws out a loose jab but Golov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Golov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Golov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Reefer tenderised Golov's leg. Golov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reefer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reefer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golov misses the jab.
Reefer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reefer scores with a head kick. Golov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reefer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reefer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Golov connects with a body shot.
Reefer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reefer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Golov tries to counter with a takedown but Reefer is quick to defend against it.
A left and a right from Reefer both land. Nice combination. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golov lands a jab to Reefer's midsection.
Golov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reefer misses the jab.
Reefer connects with the punch.
Reefer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golov misses with an uppercut.
Golov takes a swing at Reefer's ribcage but misses.
Reefer tries to bum rush Golov with a series of wild strikes but Golov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Golov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reefer can pounce on him.
Golov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reefer.
Golov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Golov gets a clinch.
Golov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Golov has a couple of punches blocked by Reefer. #T3#
Golov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reefer's elbow.
Golov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golov lands a nice shot to the body.
Golov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Golov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reefer tries to work over Golov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Golov misses with a punch to the body.
Reefer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reefer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golov is working Reefer over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Golov.
Reefer prevents a body shot from Golov.
Golov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golov lands with a short shot to the head.
Golov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reefer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golov lands a nice uppercut.
Golov misses with a punch on the inside.
Golov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reefer fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Golov throws a body punch but Reefer moves out of range.
Golov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reefer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golov misses with an uppercut
and Reefer counters with an outside leg kick.
Grigori Golov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reefer throws a big shot that misses.
Golov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reefer throws out a counter right but Golov avoids it with no problem.
Golov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Reefer.
Reefer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golov loads up on a big right hand but Reefer slips the punch.
Golov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reefer takes one on the button.
Reefer takes a swing at Golov's ribcage but misses.
Reefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jim Reefer!
A relieved looking Jim Reefer 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: SMASH: Cedillo vs Dreth
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Spong misses with an uppercut. Dankovich saw that one coming.
Dankovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Dankovich gets a clinch.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dankovich is keeping busy.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong tries for a takedown but Dankovich manages to get underhooks.
Dankovich tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich gets underhooks to prevent Spong's takedown attempt.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Dankovich lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Dankovich.
Spong looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dankovich's elbow.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dankovich to keep the fight standing.
Anzor Dankovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.#T1#
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Spong is trying to break free.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong 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.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dankovich.
Spong goes for a takedown attempt but Dankovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Dankovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dankovich smiles and moves away.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong feints the counter takedown.#T2##TD2#
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dankovich tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg.
Spong is trying to control. Dankovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dankovich wants to get back to full guard.
Dankovich is working hard here to advance position.
Dankovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
Dankovich is not content to let Spong control the position.
Spong throwing shots but Dankovich is blocking nicely.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dankovich's head.
Dankovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.#T3#
Spong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dankovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spong is trying to control the action in half guard but Dankovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dankovich defending well though.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dankovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spong slips a nice elbow through Dankovich's hands, connecting with Dankovich's forehead.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Spong is trying to work for a kimura but Dankovich is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Spong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dankovich is just riding it out for now. Spong eventually gives up the hold.
Spong is looking to take a break and control but Dankovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Spong.
Spong tries to pass to full mount but Dankovich defends it.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spong looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dankovich defends well and Spong ends up having to push Dankovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dankovich throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Spong throws a jab when Dankovich was well out of range.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dankovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spong cracks Dankovich with a good jab.
Dankovich throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong's corner calls for a 1-2. Spong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Dankovich counters with an inside leg kick.
Dankovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Spong lands the left hand.
Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Dankovich gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Dankovich misses the target.
Anzor Dankovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Dankovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dankovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Dankovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
A jab from Spong misses.
Dankovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spong lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Spong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dankovich did well to prevent Spong getting side control.
Spong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dankovich trying to control from the bottom.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Dankovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
Spong wants to control but Dankovich is keeping him busy.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Spong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dankovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spong.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong looks to land a strike but Dankovich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spong postures up in Dankovich's guard and throws a big left but Dankovich blocks it.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Spong throwing shots but Dankovich is blocking nicely.
Spong wants to pass to mount but Dankovich is defending the position. #SUB2#
Spong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dankovich sees it coming and defends easily.
Spong wants to pass to mount but Dankovich is defending the position.
Spong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dankovich!
Spong misses with a head shot.
Spong looking to ground and pound but Dankovich is blocking nicely.
Spong with a couple of short strikes.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dankovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Spong looks for a takedown but Dankovich sprawls well.
Anzor Dankovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dankovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Spong circles away.
Dankovich staying out of range there.
Spong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and Dankovich counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Dankovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Dankovich leaves Spong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anzor Dankovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Dankovich counters with a body kick that stops Spong in his tracks momentarily. #T1##CL#
Dankovich gets a clinch.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Anzor Dankovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dankovich - that landed with a thud.
Spong blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Spong blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dankovich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich. #T2#
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
Dankovich is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Spong is trying to drag Dankovich to the mat but Dankovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong can't get the takedown.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
Spong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich. #T4#
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dankovich tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Spong.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Spong has hold of one of Dankovich's legs. Dankovich is fighting the takedown attempt but Spong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong passes into half guard.
Daniel Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong trying to control the action but Dankovich is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anzor Dankovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spong 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 422 - Mangold Vs Martin
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Martin.
A big right from Martin misses.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
Mangold walks into a left hand.
Mangold misses with a low kick.
Martin with the counter takedown but Mangold avoids it easily.
Mangold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mangold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin stuns Mangold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangold throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Martin tries to move into range but Mangold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mangold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mangold misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Good leg kick by Mangold.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jab by Martin.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mangold.
Martin slips a straight right by Mangold.
Nice body kick there by Mangold.
Jab from Mangold.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Mangold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martin's sensitive parts.
A jab from Mangold finds it's way through Martin's defenses.
Mangold lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Martin moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Mangold defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Martin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martin trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mangold controlling the position.
Martin stays in close to Mangold's body and controls the position.
Martin passes Mangold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Martin is taking a breather. Mangold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martin trying to control the action but Mangold is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold throws a body kick that misses
and Mangold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mangold feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mangold thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangold thinking.
Mangold cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martin misses with a hook
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Martin misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Mangold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold throws a leg kick
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Mangold gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Martin blocks the low kick.
Mangold throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Mangold moves away and avoids it.
Mangold digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mangold defends it well.
Mangold throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
That's time! Mangold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mangold as he jumps to the side.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mangold wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Martin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Martin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martin lands in his opponent's guard.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Mangold is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Martin advances to half guard.
Martin wants to control but Mangold is keeping him busy.
Mangold holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martin trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martin throws out the jab.
Chest Mangold is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold tried to counter with a leg kick but Martin avoided it.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mangold lands with an uppercut that bounces Martin off the cage and back into range.
Mangold throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Mangold cracks Martin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold slips a jab from Martin.
Martin avoids the body shot from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mangold doesn't manage to clinch there - Martin circles away.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Mangold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Mangold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Martin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Martin ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mangold with a body shot.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangold with the inside leg kick.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mangold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Mangold scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Mangold misses.
A jab from Martin misses.
Mangold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Martin lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Mangold lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head. #TD2#
Martin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Martin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mangold is not content to let Martin control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bald Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A slow jab from Mangold misses its intended target.
Mangold moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Mangold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Mangold has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
Martin is struggling to control the position.
Mangold tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Martin tries to circle away but Mangold has him pinned against the cage.
Mangold misses with the head strike.
Martin blocks a body shot from Mangold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Mangold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martin looking for a takedown.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangold misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangold lands with a left to the head.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Martin is looking for a takedown.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mangold as Martin tries to tie him up.
Martin stalling in the clinch but Mangold improves position.
Martin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Martin is working for takedown but Mangold is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bald Martin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Martin is trying to push Mangold away but Mangold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Martin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martin prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin prevents a body shot from Mangold.
Mangold lands with a left to the head.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Martin prevents a body shot from Mangold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold. #BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Martin looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.#CL#
Mangold gets a clinch.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
Mangold gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martin blocks a body shot from Mangold.
Martin blocks a body shot from Mangold.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mangold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Mangold misses with some punches.
A short right from Mangold on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Mangold scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Martin jabs Mangold right on the nose. Mangold blinks but takes it well.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mangold moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Mangold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Mangold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mangold misses the jab.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martin at a distance.
Mangold moves in looking to clinch but Martin pushes him off.
Mangold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.#T1#
Martin looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Nice shot by Mangold.#CL#
Mangold has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangold.
Mangold can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Mangold pushes Martin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangold tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mangold prevents it.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short right from Mangold. #TD2#
Martin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangold can't keep his opponent in guard - Martin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mangold is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard. #T3#
Martin prevents Mangold from improving his position.
Martin trying to control the action but Mangold is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Mangold takes the fight into the clinch.
Mangold misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Martin to work.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold lands with a short shot to the head.
Mangold tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Martin looking for a takedown.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin blocks a body shot from Mangold.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin has Mangold pushed against the cage.
Mangold tries to throw a body punch but Martin avoids it by throwing Mangold back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold had his way with Bald Martin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Martin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mangold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin throws a hook but Mangold avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Martin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mangold throws a low kick but Martin moves out of range easily.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
A nice leg kick from Mangold, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangold misses with a hook #TD2#
and Martin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mangold!
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangold keeps working.
Martin working the ground and pound but Mangold is defending the strikes. #T1#
Martin trying to control the position but Mangold is working away.
Mangold is looking for a sweep.
Martin wants to control but Mangold is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Martin stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martin with a jab.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangold.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangold.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangold scores with a leg kick.
Mangold stuffs the takedown.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Mangold gets a clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold.
Mangold presses Martin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold pushes Martin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Mangold lands a body shot.
Mangold lands a left hand.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Martin stalling in the clinch.
Martin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mangold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bald Martin.
Mangold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
Martin looking to stall.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bald Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Mangold 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.
Martin misses with a straight right.

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 Chest Mangold.
I think Mangold 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 49:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:45

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

Event: C324: Bloodaxe vs Matikainen
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Azarola darts in trying to clinch
and Helix counters with a stiff right hand.
Azarola throws a right and a left that Helix avoids nicely.
Helix flicks out a counter leg kick but Azarola steps away.
Azarola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.
Helix drops his hands momentarily and Azarola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Azarola misses its intended target.
Helix feints a counter leg kick.
Helix walks into a jab.
We've been told by Azarola's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses 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.
Azarola misses with an uppercut.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azarola throws out a leg kick but Helix moves out of range and Azarola only half commits.
Helix replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Azarola blocks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azarola. That's going to slow Helix down.
Helix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azarola.
Helix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Helix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helix moves away from the strike by Azarola.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.
Azarola misses with an uppercut
and Helix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azarola misses with a body kick.
Helix replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Azarola blocks it well.#CL#
Azarola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helix, pushing him back against the cage.
Azarola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Azarola pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Helix breaks the clinch.
Helix ducks under a wild hook from Azarola.
Helix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azarola throws a jab but it's blocked by Helix.
Helix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helix checks a leg kick.
Helix replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Azarola blocks it well.
Azarola throws a leg kick
and Helix counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Azarola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.
Azarola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helix moves away.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azarola misses with a kick to the body
and Helix counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Azarola.
And Helix responds with a good body kick, but Azarola manages to step out the way in time.
Zigor Azarola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azarola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azarola misses the shot to the body.
Helix tries a quick counter leg kick but Azarola is wise to it.
Azarola tries a low kick but Helix avoids it.
Helix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Azarola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helix tries a quick counter leg kick but Azarola is wise to it.
Azarola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
and Helix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Azarola throws a right hand that misses
and Helix counters with a stiff right hand.
Helix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azarola looks to land a body kick but Helix moved away.
Helix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azarola. That's going to slow Helix down.
Helix checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Helix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Helix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azarola.
Helix feints a counter leg kick.
Azarola misses with a looping right.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Azarola moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Azarola.
Azarola misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Helix.
A nice left hand lands by Azarola. #BC2#
Helix breaks from the clinch.
Azarola swings widly with a right hand
and Helix counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Helix slips under a jab.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azarola misses with a left hand
and Helix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Azarola clinches with his opponent.
Helix tries to work over Azarola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Azarola scores with a hook to the body.
Azarola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Helix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Azarola avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Helix has Azarola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Azarola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zigor Azarola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce Helix.
Helix drops down looking for an ankle pick but Azarola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Azarola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Helix's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Azarola throws a wild body kick that Helix sees coming a mile off.
Helix replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Azarola blocks it well.
Helix walks into a jab.
Azarola moves to clinch but Helix breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Azarola stuns Helix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Helix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azarola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helix manages to avoid it.
Helix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Azarola misses
and Helix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helix staying out of range there.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.
Azarola lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Bryce Helix has been cut.
Azarola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Azarola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Helix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azarola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
and Helix counters with a leg kick.
Azarola thows a leg kick but Helix checks it
and Helix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azarola cracks Helix with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Helix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Azarola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helix blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Helix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azarola throws a lazy right hand but Helix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helix is trying to counter with his kicks.
Azarola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helix.
Helix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zigor Azarola is winning the standup battle so far.
Azarola wants to clinch.
Helix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Azarola 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.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Azarola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Helix manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Helix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azarola is looking to score with low kicks.
Helix steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Helix slips under a jab from Azarola.
A little jabbing left from Helix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azarola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Helix counter with a right hand.
Azarola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Helix.
Helix feints a counter leg kick.
Azarola lands an overhand right.
Azarola throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Azarola.
Azarola misses with a hook.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.
Helix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azarola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Helix to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azarola misses with a leg kick
and Helix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Azarola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helix.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.
Helix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azarola.
Helix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azarola throws out the jab.
Helix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azarola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azarola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helix doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Azarola is predictable there
and Helix counters with a nice body kick.
Helix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azarola.
Azarola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.
Azarola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Azarola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Helix moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.#CL#
Azarola closes the distance and clinches.
Azarola fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Helix gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Helix seems content to control.
Azarola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helix.
Azarola is looking to improve his position.
Helix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Helix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Helix trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zigor Azarola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryce Helix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Azarola is looking to clinch.
Helix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bryce Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azarola throws out a loose jab but Helix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Azarola darts in trying to clinch
enabling Helix to counter with a crisp jab.
Azarola motions for Helix to come forward. Azarola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azarola backing away here, and Helix unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Azarola throws the left hand but Helix avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Helix avoids the body shot from Azarola.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azarola motions for Helix to come forward. Azarola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Azarola throws the kick towards the body but Helix avoids it.
Helix feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Azarola misses with a lunging right hand
letting Helix counter with a right hand.
Azarola cracks Helix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Azarola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helix moves away.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Helix checks a leg kick.
Helix tries a quick counter leg kick but Azarola is wise to it.
Azarola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Helix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Azarola misses
and Helix counters with a slapping leg kick.
Azarola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Helix counters with a good, hard body kick but Azarola shrugs it off.
Azarola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helix can do to turn this around?
Helix 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.
Azarola scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Helix avoids the head kick by Azarola.
Helix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azarola throws a hook to the side of Helix's head but Helix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azarola lands with an uppercut that bounces Helix off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azarola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Helix at a distance.
Azarola looks to land a right hand but Helix moved out of range.
Helix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azarola tries to clinch there but Helix circles away.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azarola wants to clinch up but Helix keeps it at a distance.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.
Azarola misses with a hook. Helix ducked under it nicely.
Helix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azarola. #T3#
Azarola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix thinks about the counter body kick.
Helix slips under a jab from Azarola.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.
Azarola misses with a looping left.
Helix throws out a counter right but Azarola avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Azarola clinches up with Helix and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Helix as the two fighters clinch.
Helix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Azarola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Azarola tried to score with a low kick but Helix checks it.
Helix is trying to counter with his kicks.
Azarola throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Azarola finds it's way through Helix's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Azarola.
Azarola thows a leg kick but Helix checks it
and Helix counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Azarola works Helix's body with a nice hook.
Azarola jabs Helix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helix keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Helix misses.
Azarola looks to land a right hand but Helix moved out of range.
It seemed like Helix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azarola throws a low kick but Helix avoids it.
Helix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Helix avoids the body shot from Azarola.
Helix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azarola throws a leg kick
and Azarola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azarola looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
Helix flicks out a counter leg kick but Azarola steps away.
Azarola throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helix! But no joy.
Helix staying out of range there.
Helix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zigor Azarola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azarola, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
Zigor Azarola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C322: Erdogan vs Sik
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Erdogan misses with a kick to the body
and Bong Sik counters with a nice body shot.
Erdogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erdogan 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.
Bong Sik misses the body punch
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Erdogan scores with a push kick.
A low kick from Erdogan misses
and Bong Sik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bong Sik lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Erdogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bong Sik swings widly with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erdogan cracks Bong Sik with a good jab.
Bong Sik slips a jab and a cross from Erdogan.
Bong Sik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Erdogan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bong Sik misses.
Erdogan throws an overhand right that lands on Bong Sik's shoulder, as Bong Sik tries to avoid the shot.
Mustafa Erdogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erdogan throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bong Sik! But no joy.#T2#
Bong Sik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bong Sik misses with a body shot
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Erdogan throws the left hand but Bong Sik avoids the punch easily.
Bong Sik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bong Sik, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bong Sik throws a poor cross that misses
and Erdogan counters with a straight right hand.
Erdogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Bong Sik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Erdogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erdogan lands a jab to the head.
Bong Sik tests Erdogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erdogan throws a hook to the side of Bong Sik's head but Bong Sik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Bong Sik misses.
Erdogan throws a hook but Bong Sik blocks it.
Erdogan slips under a jab.
Bong Sik 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.#T4#
Erdogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Erdogan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bong Sik misses with a hook to the body
and Erdogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Erdogan lands a nice shot that snaps Bong Sik's head back.
Erdogan misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Bong Sik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erdogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bong Sik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong Sik moves forwards but Erdogan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan 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#
Erdogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erdogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Erdogan lands a jab.
Erdogan misses the shot to the body.
Bong Sik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik swings widly with a right hand
and Bong Sik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erdogan scores with a sloppy right hand. Bong Sik should have avoided that one. #T1#
Erdogan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Bong Sik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erdogan lands a head shot.
Erdogan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice shot lands for Erdogan.
Mustafa Erdogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Erdogan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bong Sik. Erdogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bong Sik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bong Sik looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Erdogan misses with a low kick as Bong Sik jumps back.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Bong Sik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bong Sik looks for the body kick but Erdogan saw that one coming.
Erdogan thinks about countering with a body kick.#KD2#
Bong Sik cracks Erdogan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bong Sik has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Erdogan to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Mustafa Erdogan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong Sik swings widly with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erdogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bong Sik can do to turn this around?
Erdogan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Erdogan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bong Sik if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Bong Sik throws a leg kick
and Erdogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bong Sik misses with a shot to the body
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Erdogan misses with a leg kick
and Bong Sik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Erdogan's knee momentarily.
Bong Sik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Erdogan counters with a nice uppercut.
Erdogan throws a shot from downtown. Bong Sik moves away and avoids it.
Bong Sik tries a quick counter leg kick but Erdogan is wise to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bong Sik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Erdogan throws a jab when Bong Sik was well out of range.
Bong Sik tries a quick counter leg kick but Erdogan is wise to it.
Bong Sik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bong Sik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Erdogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bong Sik under the eye.
Erdogan throws a leg kick
and Bong Sik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong Sik misses with an uppercut
and Erdogan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Erdogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa Erdogan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Bong Sik scores with a punch to the head.
Erdogan connects with the punch.
Bong Sik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bong Sik moves out of range of the strikes.
Bong Sik flicks out a counter leg kick but Erdogan steps away.
Erdogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bong Sik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick
and Erdogan counters with a straight right hand.
Bong Sik misses with a combination
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Erdogan with a jab.#KD2#
Bong Sik lands a big head kick that sends Erdogan tumbling to the mat! Bong Sik takes a step backwards and waves Erdogan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Erdogan is rocked!
Erdogan is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bong Sik doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Erdogan crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Erdogan's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ma Bong Sik!
Ma Bong Sik is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Ma Bong Sik, 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: SMASH: Dankovich vs Drago
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Drago misses with a body shot.
Drago misses with a hook
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago misses the body punch
and Dankovich counters with a huge left! Drago is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dankovich isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Drago from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dankovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Dankovich!
After the fight, Anzor Dankovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Ivan Drago had this to say: 'If I die....I die'.

Event: SMASH: Talvela vs Ruttu
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Ignatov closes the distance but Osiris moves to the side
letting Osiris counter with a right hand.
Ignatov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osiris counters with a left to the body.
Osiris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
It looked like Osiris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Ignatov.
A shot to the body from Ignatov misses
and Osiris counters with a right hand to the body.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Osiris tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatov avoided it.
Ignatov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osiris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Ignatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Osiris counter with a right hand.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Osiris staying out of range there.
Osiris thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ignatov throws a lazy body kick
and Osiris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut
and Osiris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
Ignatov looks winded!
Ignatov tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Osiris counters with a nice right hand that sends Ignatov toppling to the canvas! Ignatov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Osiris finish him?!#ROC#Ignatov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Ignatov is predictable there
and Osiris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Ignatov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osiris counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignatov throws a right and a left that Osiris avoids nicely.
Ignatov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOsiris.
Ignatov throws a lazy uppercut
and Osiris counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov throws a low kick, looking for Osiris's leg but Osiris calmly moves out of range.
As Ignatov backs away, Osiris returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov misses with a right hand #KD#
and Osiris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ignatov! Osiris lets Ignatov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ignatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Osiris finish him?
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Osiris counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Osiris!
Eric Osiris 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: SMASH: Talvela vs Ruttu
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lang checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley thuds his shin into the meat of Lang's side.
Lang defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Barkley.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Lang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Barkley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley throws a body kick that misses.
Barkley clobbers Lang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Barkley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Barkley half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Lang checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
As Lang backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley checks the leg kick.
Barkley throws a shot to the body.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Lang staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Barkley blocks the leg kick.
Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barkley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Lang blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Lang misses.
Barkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lang checks it well.
Lang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.#T2#
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barkley lands with a straight right. Lang didn't see that one coming.
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Barkley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Barkley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang slips under a jab.
Lang avoids a kick to the body.
Barkley misses with a right hand
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.#T3#
Lang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barkley lands a jab.
Lang throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley scores with a leg kick.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Barkley tenderised Lang's leg. Lang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang takes one on the button.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Lang slips under a jab.
Barkley misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Barkley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lang's hands.
Lang misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Barkley misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Lang throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Barkley
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Barkley.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
Lang takes one to the side of the head.
Barkley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lang throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Barkley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Barkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
Lang scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barkley.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley connects with a nice looking jab.
Barkley throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley lands with an uppercut that bounces Lang off the cage and back into range.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley with a hook.
Barkley works Lang's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barkley misses with a hook
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target. #T1#
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang wants to clinch.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Lang throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Lang.
As Lang backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLang.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barkley throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Lang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Lang.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Barkley takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Barkley misses with a low kick. #T2#
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lang is able to avoid easily.
Lang misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barkley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barkley looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick from Barkley.
Lang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barkley under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Lang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice side step and Lang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Barkley connects with a body shot.
Lang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lang.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barkley has got the better of the exchanges.
Barkley scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Lang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Barkley's ribcage. Barkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Barkley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow. #BC#
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barkley misses with a low kick as Lang jumps back.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Lang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Barkley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Barkley.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Lang counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Barkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barkley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang wants to counter the offense by Barkley and move into the clinch position.
Lang punishes Barkley's body with a nice straight punch.
Barkley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lang throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Barkley as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
Lang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barkley.
Nice shot by Lang.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lang misses.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley catches Lang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang blocks the body kick.
Lang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Lang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Lang.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
Barkley misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Lang.#T2#
Lang checks a low kick from Barkley.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Lang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
Barkley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lang momentarily.
Lang tries to score with a low kick but Barkley moves his leg out of the way.
Lang throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Lang's front leg but catches the back leg as Lang tries to avoid it.
Lang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Barkley lunges at Lang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lang's hand.
Barkley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barkley scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Barkley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lang.
Barkley scores with the left hand. Lang knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lang.
Barkley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Barkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lang clinches.
Lang prevents a body shot from Barkley. #T4#
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Barkley tries to circle away but Lang has him pinned against the cage.
Barkley tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang is leaning against Barkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.

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 Nick Barkley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barkley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 415 - Orsic Vs Mangold
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Mangold looks to land a left hand but Orsic moved out of range nicely.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mangold darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Orsic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangold's guard.#SUB#
Orsic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Orsic trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orsic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orsic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Orsic stands up from Mangold's guard - Orsic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Orsic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mangold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orsic scrambles back to his feet.
Orsic cracks Mangold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orsic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Orsic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mangold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orsic throwing strikes from guard but Mangold blocks nicely. #SUB#
Orsic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Mangold controlling the position.
Mangold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orsic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Orsic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orsic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Orsic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orsic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orsic trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Orsic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orsic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Mangold takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Mangold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mangold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsic.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mangold misses the jab.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Mangold lands with a right hand.
Orsic swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mangold looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Orsic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Mangold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orsic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orsic misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Mangold finds it's target.
Orsic is looking to wear down Mangold with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsic.
Mangold with a hook.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold lands with a good body shot.
Mangold lands with a good body shot.
Mangold might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangold scores with a hook.
Mangold scores with a jab to the head.
Mangold lands a nice shot that snaps Orsic's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsic's head.
Some wild striking there from Orsic.
Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Orsic misses the target.
Mangold lands a lovely overhand right.
Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orsic's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Mangold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangold scores with the left hand. Orsic knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mangold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left lands for Mangold.
Orsic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mangold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chest Mangold seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orsic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangold moves away.
Mangold cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
Mangold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orsic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mangold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orsic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mangold to score with a decent uppercut.
Mangold has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mangold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsic staying out of range there.
Mangold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mangold tests Orsic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Mangold misses.
Mangold slips a jab and a cross from Orsic.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Orsic seems unphased.
Mangold misses with a looping left.#CL#
Mangold gets tackled into the cage by Orsic. Orsic maintains the clinch.
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orsic working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Mangold swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsic controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsic.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsic controls his hands.
Mangold works on Orsic's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mangold blocks a body shot from Orsic.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold tries to work over Orsic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Mangold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Mangold.
Mangold lands a body punch.
Mangold lands a shot to the body.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Mangold.
Mangold is leaning against Orsic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mangold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Mangold.
Mangold lands a left hand.
Chest Mangold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangold lands a shot to the body.
Mangold lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangold.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mangold pushes Orsic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orsic's elbow.
Mangold cracks Orsic with a nice body shot.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Mangold on the inside.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangold lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Mangold lands with a right hand.
Mangold lands a lovely overhand right.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
It seemed like Mangold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsic takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mangold misses.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mangold throws out a powerful jab.
Mangold lands a head shot.
Mangold connects with a jab.#T1#
Mangold scores with a nice strike.
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orsic counters with a left to the body.
Orsic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Mangold.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangold.
Orsic misses with a looping left.
Mangold jabs at Orsic's body.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsic misses with a hook to the body
and Mangold counters with a straight right hand.
Mangold scores with a hook.
Orsic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.#T2#
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mangold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Mangold lands.
Orsic drops his hands momentarily and Mangold takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Donk. Orsic catches Mangold right on the button with a cross.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Orsic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Mangold lands a jab to the nose.
Mangold scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Mangold.
Orsic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Orsic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orsic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Orsic throwing a counter right hand but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangold! But no joy.
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Mangold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Mangold.
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!
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Nice cross by Mangold.
Mangold swings widly with a right hand
and Orsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orsic misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Mangold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Orsic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangold cracks Orsic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Orsic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsic misses with a double jab
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold with a nice cross.
Mangold thuds a left hand into Orsic's body.
The fighters circling - Mangold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsic takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangold throws a hook but Orsic avoids it easily.
Orsic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mangold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold thuds a left hand into Orsic's body.
Mangold lands a nice shot that snaps Orsic's head back.
Mangold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Mangold slips a jab from Orsic.
Orsic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangold! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Mangold as he connects with a hook.
Mangold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Orsic on the side of the head.
Mangold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orsic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic throws an off balance right hand
and Mangold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangold.
Mangold throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsic misses with a combination
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Mangold.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mangold throws an overhand right that lands on Orsic's shoulder, as Orsic tries to avoid the shot.
Orsic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mangold scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Mangold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orsic.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic misses with a straight right.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Mangold scores with a jab to the head.
Mangold throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orsic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mangold.
Orsic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Mangold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orsic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Mangold finds it's way through Orsic's defenses.
Mangold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsic throws a shot to the body.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Mangold staying out of range there.
Mangold throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Orsic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chest Mangold dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Orsic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Mangold connects with a body shot that sends Orsic's belly button to the back.
A combination from Orsic does no damage.
Nice shot by Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Orsic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Mangold.
Mangold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orsic momentarily.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Mangold slips under a jab.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Mangold looks to move away, Orsic throws a big counter combo but Mangold just gets out of the way.
Orsic is looking to clinch but Mangold is avoiding it.
Mangold dodges the punch combination from Orsic.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
A counter left hand to the body from Orsic misses its target.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Mangold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orsic throws an overhand right that lands on Mangold's shoulder, as Mangold tries to avoid the shot.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mangold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Orsic takes one to the chin there.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Mangold.
Mangold misses the jab.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Mangold looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Mangold with a hook.
Mangold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsic has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mangold, as that shot connected.
Mangold missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangold bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
Mangold misses with an uppercut.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Orsic misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Mangold punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mangold swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mangold defends well and Orsic ends up having to push Mangold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orsic takes a shot to the head.
Orsic scores with a shot to the side of Mangold's head. #T4#
Orsic blocks an uppercut.
Orsic tries to break the clinch but Mangold is controlling the position.
Mangold lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orsic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orsic misses with a body punch.
Mangold lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Mangold as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Mangold on the inside.
Mangold lands a right hand.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mangold keeps control of Orsic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Mangold.
A right hand to the body from Mangold.
A right hand to the body from Mangold.
Orsic prevents a body shot from Mangold.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chest Mangold!
Chest Mangold is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C318: Erdogan vs Obaminator
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Helix defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Helix throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Helix gets the takedown into side control.
Helix lands a decent elbow from side control.
Helix lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Helix scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kutvonen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Helix trying to control the position but Kutvonen is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen is pushing Helix's head away, looking to escape. Helix manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Helix in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kutvonen pushes Helix away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Helix gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix lands an elbow.
Kutvonen prevents Helix from improving position.
Helix landing strikes.
Kutvonen tries to escape but Helix is in control.
Kutvonen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kutvonen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Helix asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helix creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Helix landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kutvonen is pushing Helix's head away, looking to escape. Helix manages to hold on to the position though.
Helix wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping him busy.
Helix working the ground and pound.
Helix connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kutvonen some visible discomfort.
Helix working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen pushes Helix away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Helix gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kutvonen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kutvonen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Helix working the head with strikes.
Helix cracks Kutvonen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Helix wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping him busy.
Helix prevents Kutvonen from escaping the position.
Helix scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Helix in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kutvonen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Helix lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kutvonen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Helix has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kutvonen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kutvonen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kutvonen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
BOOM! Helix connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Helix with the ground and pound from mount.
Helix raining down hammerfists from mount.
Helix trying to control but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Helix connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4#
Helix lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Helix punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kutvonen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Helix is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kutvonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Helix.#ROC#Kutvonen is rocked!
Helix is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kutvonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kutvonen is still in real trouble! Can Helix finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Helix drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kutvonen! More shots from Helix and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryce Helix!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryce Helix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lusmu Kutvonen was interviewed post fight and said 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'.

Event: STRIKE! 22
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Black.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black walks into a stiff left hand from Cortez.
Black misses with a hook
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Black takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cortez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Black wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Black attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Black throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Cortez checks a low kick from Black.
Cortez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Black moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
Black steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cortez. That one must have hurt.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Cortez jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cortez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Black off balance momentarily.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortez 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Cortez misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Black.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cortez. Black shrugs it off though.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortez. Cortez obviously looking to wear him down.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Black.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortez.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez takes one to the chin there.
Black takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cortez moves away from the strike by Black.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheers as Cortez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez checks a leg kick.
Ubaldo Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortez scores with a leg kick.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Cortez.
Cortez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez scores with a punch to the head.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Cortez lands an overhand right.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cortez scores with a hook.
Jab by Cortez.
Black moves out of range of the leg kick from Cortez.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cortez, as that shot connected.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Black throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Ubaldo Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Cortez tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Black.
A little feinted left hand from Cortez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased.
Cortez checks a leg kick.
Cortez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Black just manages to avoid it.
Black jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Cortez scoring well with a low kick there.
Black lunges at Cortez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cortez's hand.
Nice defenses there by Black.#T2#
A big right from Black misses.
Cortez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dante Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cortez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cortez scores with a nice strike.
Cortez scores with a jab.
Cortez scores with a hook.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Black misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cortez can pounce on him.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cortez blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Cortez.
Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black staying out of range there.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez misses the body punch
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Cortez scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black throws a low kick, looking for Cortez's leg but Cortez calmly moves out of range.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
A little feinted left hand from Cortez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black drops his hands momentarily and Cortez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Cortez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Black tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Black with a nice calf kick.
Black throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez thumps Black with a low kick.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cortez walks into a straight right hand from Black.
That kick from Black tenderised Cortez's leg. Cortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortez lands a nice looking body shot.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez. #CL2#
Black instigates a clinch.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black can't break the clinch.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the ropes.
A short right from Cortez on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Black stalling the fight.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Cortez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Black or not.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black misses with some punches.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cortez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cortez presses Black against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Cortez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Cortez.
Ubaldo Cortez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
A relieved looking Ubaldo Cortez 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2024

#R1#
DeBlunt scores with a jab. Kim acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD#
DeBlunt sends Kim crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! DeBlunt is motioning to the referee to let Kim up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kim is rocked!
DeBlunt throws a powerful right kick. Kim tried to block low but the kick was high! Kim was taken right off of his feet! DeBlunt jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil DeBlunt!
A very excited looking Phil DeBlunt 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: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target. #CL2#
Dredd gets a clinch.
A short left from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
I was talking to Barkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd blocks a body shot from Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dredd swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd cracks Barkley with a nice body shot.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dredds head.
Barkley lands a good knee to the midsection. Dredd won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Dredd misses with the head strike.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Dredd blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd is working Barkley over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley. #T2#
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dredd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Dredd throws a head punch that misses.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Dredd scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a knee to the head.
Dredd trying to control the position but instead, Barkley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dredd into the cage.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Dredd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley working aggressively here.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Dredd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd lands a shot to the body.
Dredd lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.
Dredd tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Dredd's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dredd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barkley in his tracks.
Dredd looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
A big right from Barkley misses.
Dredd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd 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.
A lazy body kick from Dredd
and Barkley counters with a body kick.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dredd misses with a hook
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Dredd misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Dredd walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a body punch
letting Dredd counter with a right hand.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Dredd.
Barkley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target.
That kick from Dredd tenderised Barkley's leg. Barkley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dredd misses with a body kick. #T2#
Dredd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dredd throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Dredd misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barkley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Dredd.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dredd misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Dredd darts in and clinches Barkley up against the cage.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Dredd.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Dredd controls the action.
Barkley digs a right hand into Dredd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dredd's gas tank.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dredd avoids it.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Nick Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley pushes Dredd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dredd avoiding damage as Barkley throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dredd with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Dredd looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
As Dredd backs away, Barkley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dredd throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Dredd lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into range.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Dredd's shoulder, as Dredd tries to avoid the shot.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Nick Barkley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barkley slips a straight right by Dredd.
Barkley is looking for a counter combo.
Dredd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dredd circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Dredd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barkley.
Barkley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a body kick.
Dredd throws a sloppy body shot
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A big left from Dredd misses.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dredd misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley moves out of range as Dredd throws a body kick.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dredd lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Dredd misses with a body shot.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dredd.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barkley - that will leave a mark!
Brock Dredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Dredd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley slips a jab from Dredd.
Dredd throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Dredd moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Dredd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley defending well as Dredd loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Dredd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dredd just manages to avoid it.
Dredd throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dredd throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley 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.
Dredd misses with a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Dredd as he connects with a hook.
Dredd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
A slow jab from Dredd misses its intended target.
Dredd throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
Dredd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dredd.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Barkley misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley thumps Dredd with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dredd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barkley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1#
Newport dodges the punch combination from McGee.
Mitch McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newport thuds his shin into the meat of McGee's side.
Newport throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Newport moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newport works McGee's body with a nice hook.
Newport lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newport scores with a push kick.
McGee looks winded!
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newport.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee throws a nice looking combination but Newport bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD#
Newport bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McGee! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Mitch McGee has been cut.#SUB#
Newport drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Newport as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! McGee screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Newport! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Aaron Newport!
After winning the bout, Aaron Newport thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burns looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Burns preventing the sweep.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Barkley is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Martin Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Barkley.
Barkley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barkley wants it to stay on the feet.
Burns shoots and misses #KD#
and Barkley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Burns! Barkley lets Burns back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Burns is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Martin Burns has been cut.
Derrick Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Barkley scores with a kick to the body.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Derrick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD#
Barkley lands a big right hand that sends Burns crashing to the mat! Barkley stays standing though and waves Burns back to his feet!
Barkley dances in with a quick combination. Burns is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Barkley snaps Burns's head back. Burns stumbles backwards against the cage. Barkley steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Burns's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Burns just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derrick Barkley!
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Barkley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 18
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Carretero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortez scores with a head kick. Carretero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cortez moves out of range as Carretero strikes.
Cortez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carretero just manages to avoid it.
Cortez jabs Carretero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carretero tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance.
Carretero misses with an uppercut.
Carretero 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.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Carretero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carretero connects with the punch.
Carretero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cortez is out of range and Carretero settles back down.
Carretero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Carretero rushes Cortez and pushes him back against the ropes in a 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!
Carretero throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
Carretero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carretero keeps control of Cortez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carretero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortez.
Carretero presses Cortez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Carretero lands a shot to the body.
Carretero works on Cortez's body with a couple of short punches.
Cortez can't break the clinch.
Carretero lands a right hand.
Carretero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cortez.
Carretero pushes Cortez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Carretero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carretero blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Carretero.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Nice body punch from Carretero.
Carretero is leaning against Cortez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carretero tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carretero gets through Cortez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carretero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carretero tries to throw a body punch but Cortez avoids it by throwing Carretero back against the ropes.
Carretero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards. #T2#
Carretero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cortez.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Carretero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carretero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortez takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez catches Carretero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carretero throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Carretero forces Cortez back against the ropes and clinches.
Carretero scores with a hook to the body.
Cortez blocking some punches.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carretero's elbow.
Carretero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carretero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez lands with a left to the head.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Carretero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CristÃ³foro Carretero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carretero. That did some damage!
Cortez cracks Carretero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cortez throws a low kick, looking for Carretero's leg but Carretero calmly moves out of range.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carretero connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Carretero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortez.#CL2#
Carretero has closed the distance and engaged Cortez in a clinch.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carretero tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Carretero prevents a body shot from Cortez.
Carretero is working Cortez over against the ropes.
Carretero scores with a hook to the body.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Carretero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortez gets through Carretero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Cortez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carretero's sensitive parts.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez throws a low kick but Carretero moves out of range easily.
A jab from Carretero finds it's way through Cortez's defenses. #T1#
Carretero throws a hook to the side of Cortez's head but Cortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ubaldo Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Carretero throws a leg kick but Cortez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Cortez.#CL2#
Carretero gets a clinch.
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses.
Carretero misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Cortez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carretero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Carretero.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Carretero blocks a body shot from Cortez.
Cortez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carretero has him pressed against the ropes.
Carretero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carretero has him pressed against the ropes.
Cortez lands with a left to the head.
Cortez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carretero misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Carretero blocks an uppercut.
Carretero is leaning against Cortez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carretero digs a right hand underneath Cortez's ribcage. Cortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Carretero on the inside.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carretero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carretero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carretero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carretero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Carretero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carretero misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Carretero fails to land.
Carretero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
CristÃ³foro Carretero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carretero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carretero scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez works on Carretero's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CristÃ³foro Carretero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Cortez blocks a low kick nicely.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Carretero.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Carretero misses.
Carretero swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target.
Carretero staying out of range there.
Carretero thows a body kick. Cortez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cortez blocks a head kick by Carretero.
It looked like Cortez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carretero.
CristÃ³foro Carretero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Carretero blocks the leg kick.
Carretero misses with a looping right.
Carretero looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carretero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cortez blocks a low kick nicely.
Carretero misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Carretero.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Carretero manages to avoid it.
Carretero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Cortez throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Cortez.
Carretero misses with a wild combination.
Carretero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Carretero misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Cortez.
Carretero misses with a straight right.
Carretero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortez on the side of the head.
Carretero throws a front kick aimed at Cortez's knee but Cortez avoids it well.
Carretero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Carretero has managed to clinch.
Carretero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carretero.
Cortez can't find room to land a body shot as Carretero controls the action. #T2##BC#
Cortez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Carretero takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carretero blocks a body shot from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Carretero.
Carretero cracks Cortez with a nice body shot.
Cortez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carretero backwards.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carretero's elbow.
Carretero tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Carretero.
Carretero pushes Cortez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carretero.
Carretero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Carretero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carretero throws a head punch that misses.
Carretero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CristÃ³foro Carretero really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Carretero blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Carretero throws out a loose jab but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Carretero drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
Carretero blocks an uppercut.
Cortez works on Carretero's body with a couple of short punches.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Carretero avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the ropes.
Carretero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carretero can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Carretero.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carretero lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carretero takes one to the side of the head.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Carretero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carretero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab.
Cortez thuds a left hand into Carretero's body.
Carretero throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
Carretero tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carretero throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carretero at a distance.
Carretero misses with a body shot.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Cortez blocks the leg kick.
Carretero throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez lands a jab.
Cortez connects with a jab.
Cortez misses the jab.#T2#
Carretero lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Carretero rushes Cortez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Carretero.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carretero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Carretero.
Carretero scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carretero.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Carretero.
Carretero digs a right hand into Cortez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortez's gas tank.
Carretero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Carretero breaks the clinch.
Carretero misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortez blocks a leg kick.
Carretero throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Carretero cracks Cortez with a good jab.
Carretero throws a leg kick
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but CristÃ³foro Carretero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Carretero scores with a jab. Cortez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carretero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortez counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Carretero closes the distance and pushes Cortez back into the ropes.
Carretero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow. #BC#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez lands with a good body shot.
Cortez blocks a jab.
Carretero throws out a powerful jab.
Carretero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cortez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carretero manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carretero! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
Carretero misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Carretero moves into the clinch.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carretero's elbow.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Carretero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carretero scores with a shot to the side of Cortez's head.
Cortez prevents a body shot from Carretero. #T1#
Cortez throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
Carretero throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Carretero's defenses.
Cortez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Carretero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carretero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carretero wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortez throws a leg kick that misses.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carretero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Carretero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez connects with a crisp jab.
Ubaldo Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez cracks Carretero with a good jab.
Cortez cracks Carretero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Carretero's shoulder, as Carretero tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez loads up on a big right hand but Carretero slips the punch.
Cortez cracks Carretero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carretero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cortez misses with a looping left.
Carretero loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carretero momentarily.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Carretero feints a counter leg kick.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carretero lands a leg kick that knocks Cortez off balance momentarily.
Cortez scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Carretero, right into the meat of the thigh.

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 Ubaldo Cortez.
I think Carretero 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CristÃ³foro Carretero!
CristÃ³foro Carretero is the new welterweight champion!
CristÃ³foro Carretero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Reefer misses.
Kofel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reefer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reefer throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Kofel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Reefer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kofel tries to pull guard but Reefer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reefer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kofel backwards.
Kofel has a couple of punches blocked by Reefer.
We've been informed that Kofel 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.
Reefer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kofel controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Kofel.
Kofel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kofel takes a shot to the head.
Kofel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kofel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reefer throws a head punch that misses.
Kofel blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Kofel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reefer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jim Reefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xylon Kofel.
A head punch on the inside from Kofel fails to land.
Kofel jumps guard but Reefer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kofel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reefer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reefer presses Kofel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
A short uppercut from Kofel.
Kofel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kofel fails to pull guard.
Reefer keeps control of Kofel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reefer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reefer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reefer lands with a light punch inside.
Reefer lands with a left to the head.
Reefer misses with some punches.
Reefer blocking some punches.
Reefer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reefer gets through Kofel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reefer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kofel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Reefer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reefer walks away with a smile on his face. Kofel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kofel fails with the takedown
and Reefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reefer throws a leg kick but Kofel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel defending well as Reefer loads up on a big left hand.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Reefer lands a right hook to the body.
Kofel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reefer.
Reefer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kofel checks it well.
Reefer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Kofel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reefer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reefer missing with a left hand there. Kofel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reefer throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Reefer tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel shoots in looking for a takedown but Reefer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kofel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kofel walks into a left hand.
Kofel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reefer circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Reefer misses the target.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Reefer.
A jab from Reefer does it's job there.
Kofel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reefer swivels and escapes.
Kofel goes for a double leg but Reefer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reefer continues to drive forward.
Reefer throwing a counter right hand but Kofel manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Reefer.
Jim Reefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kofel avoids the body shot from Reefer.
Reefer lands a right hook to the body.
Reefer loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel shoots in but no luck this time.
Reefer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kofel shoots in but Reefer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kofel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Reefer misses the target.
A big left from Reefer misses.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
Reefer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kofel has a takedown stuffed.
Reefer throws a solid leg kick but Kofel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reefer.
Reefer stuffs the takedown.
Kofel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reefer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reefer.#T4#
Kofel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel dives in for a single leg takedown but Reefer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kofel slips under a jab from Reefer.
Kofel shoots in but Reefer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt - Reefer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kofel looks winded!
Kofel tries for a takedown but Reefer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kofel moves out of range as Reefer throws a body kick.
Kofel blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Reefer as Kofel shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reefer.
Kofel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Kofel dives in and grabs Reefer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reefer pushes down on Kofel's head and hops out.
Kofel walks into a left hand.
Kofel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reefer is looking to slow Kofel down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reefer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reefer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reefer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kofel can do to turn this around?
Reefer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel blocks the body kick.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Reefer.
Kofel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reefer.
Kofel shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Reefer misses the target.
Reefer misses with a double jab.
Kofel goes for a double leg but Reefer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reefer continues to drive forward.
We've been told by Reefer's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kofel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reefer to score with a decent uppercut.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reefer misses with a body shot.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt
letting Reefer counter with a right hand.
Jim Reefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xylon Kofel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Reefer works over Kofel's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reefer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reefer leaves Kofel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kofel shoots for a double leg takedown but Reefer sprawls well. He's pushed Kofel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Reefer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reefer but Reefer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reefer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kofel. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kofel.
Kofel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kofel shoots in but no luck this time.
Reefer throws a right and a left that Kofel avoids nicely.
Kofel closes the distance and clinches up with Reefer, looking for a takedown. Kofel pushes Reefer against the cage but Reefer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kofel is breathing heavily.
Reefer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kofel.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Reefer delivers a nice body kick.
Reefer misses with a low kick as Kofel jumps back.
Reefer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reefer lands a nice hook to Kofel's body. Kofel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reefer misses with a hook.#T2#
Kofel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reefer as he avoids it easily.
Reefer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Reefer tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reefer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kofel shoots and misses
and Kofel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reefer cracks a nice hook into Kofel's ribs.
Kofel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reefer is fending him off so far but Kofel persists. Nope, Reefer circles away and we're back to standing.
Reefer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kofel walks into a stiff left hand from Reefer.
Reefer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reefer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reefer throws a low kick but Kofel moves out of range easily.
Reefer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reefer.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Reefer misses with a hook.
Reefer throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kofel shoots in and drives through. Reefer sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reefer. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reefer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Reefer. Those never looked like landing.
Reefer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Kofel with that takedown attempt.
Kofel shoots in for a takedown but Reefer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt - Reefer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Reefer.
Kofel misses with a takedown
and Reefer counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Reefer scores with a nice strike.
Reefer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reefer lands a jab.
Reefer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kofel flicks out a counter leg kick but Reefer steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reefer takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kofel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reefer counters with a three punch combo that has Kofel backing up. Kofel nods at Reefer to acknowledge the strikes.
Kofel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kofel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reefer throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reefer throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Kofel darts in looking for a takedown but Reefer gets double underhooks and turns Kofel into the cage.
Reefer with the inside leg kick.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reefer.
Kofel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reefer circles away.
Reefer lands a really nice looking cross but Kofel seems unphased.
Kofel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reefer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kofel.
Reefer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kofel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Reefer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reefer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Reefer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xylon Kofel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reefer.
Reefer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reefer tests Kofel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reefer with a nice calf kick.
Reefer lands a slapping body shot.
Reefer throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel shoots in for a takedown but Reefer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Reefer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kofel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kofel fails with the takedown
enabling Reefer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer scores with a decent looking hook.
Reefer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kofel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jim Reefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xylon Kofel.
Kofel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kofel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reefer is fending him off so far but Kofel persists. Nope, Reefer circles away and we're back to standing.
Reefer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Reefer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kofel.
Reefer swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
Reefer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reefer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reefer with a nice cross.
Reefer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reefer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Reefer.
Reefer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kofel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reefer defends well and Kofel ends up having to push Reefer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reefer misses with a wild combination.
Reefer works Kofel's body with a nice hook.
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!
Reefer lands with a good body shot.
Reefer lands with a nice body punch.
Reefer lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Reefer connects with a body shot that sends Kofel's belly button to the back.
Kofel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reefer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kofel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Reefer.
Reefer tests Kofel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reefer's waist but Reefer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kofel off to one side.
Jim Reefer is winning the standup battle so far.
Reefer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kofel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reefer's waist but Reefer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kofel off to one side.
Reefer scores with a decent looking hook.
Kofel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reefer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Reefer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kofel doesn't seem phased though.
Reefer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kofel's hands.
Kofel shoots in looking for a takedown but Reefer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kofel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reefer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kofel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Reefer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kofel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reefer scores with a hook to the body. Kofel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kofel needs to keep his hands up - Reefer had a free shot at his head there.
Reefer keeps Kofel at a distance using the push kick.
Reefer throws a shot to the body.
Kofel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reefer looks to land a combination. Kofel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reefer with a nice cross.
Kofel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reefer circles away.
Kofel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reefer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer scores with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kofel is defended easily by Reefer.
Reefer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Reefer. No joy for Kofel on that attempt.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Reefer.
Reefer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reefer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kofel walks into a straight right hand from Reefer.
A good leg kick by Reefer.
Reefer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kofel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reefer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reefer.
Reefer dips to his left and cracks Kofel with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reefer's corner calls for a 1-2. Reefer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kofel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Reefer!
An out of breath Jim Reefer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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