Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 40: Deathless Sun
Date: Jan 17, 2024

#R1#
Fujimoto throws a body punch but Lasner moves out of range.
Lasner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lasner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimoto.
Lasner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Lasner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lasner lands in his opponent's guard.
Lasner looking to pass the guard.
Lasner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fujimoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lasner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lasner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lasner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lasner thows a huge punch but Fujimoto dodges it nicely. #T1#
Lasner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lasner is looking to advance position but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Lasner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lasner thowing shots but they're missing.
Lasner landing punches.
Lasner controlling his opponent.
Lasner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lasner controlling from the full mount.
Lasner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fujimoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!#T2#
Lasner postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fujimoto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fujimoto to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burk Lasner!

Event: HRL49
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
McConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simonsgaurd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Simonsgaurd. Those never looked like landing.
McConnell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McConnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Simonsgaurd rushes McConnell and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simonsgaurd.
A short left from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simonsgaurd 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.#T1#
McConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McConnell wants to stall.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short shot to the head.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Simonsgaurd won't allow it.
Craig Simonsgaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
McConnell wants to stall.
Simonsgaurd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McConnell .
Simonsgaurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McConnell is defending well for now.
Simonsgaurd misses with an elbow strike.
Simonsgaurd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Simonsgaurd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it misses.
McConnell wants a takedown.
Simonsgaurd is stalling here.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but Simonsgaurd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McConnell jumps guard but Simonsgaurd stands there with McConnell around his waist. McConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simonsgaurd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McConnell .
Simonsgaurd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Simonsgaurd holds him up against the cage and eventually McConnell drops back down to his feet.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
McConnell 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simonsgaurd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Simonsgaurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McConnell is defending well for now.
Simonsgaurd throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell .
Simonsgaurd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simonsgaurd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simonsgaurd is pressed up against the cage. McConnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simonsgaurd down to the mat. Simonsgaurd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McConnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McConnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simonsgaurd avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Simonsgaurd misses the target.
McConnell fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Simonsgaurd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
McConnell connects with a body shot.
McConnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simonsgaurd swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell .
An attempted straight right counter from Simonsgaurd misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Simonsgaurd clinches up with McConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Simonsgaurd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McConnell throws a one two combo. #CL#
Simonsgaurd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McConnell 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simonsgaurd just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McConnell goes for a takedown attempt but Simonsgaurd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McConnell tries for a takedown but Simonsgaurd circles away easily
and Simonsgaurd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craig Simonsgaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
McConnell tries to clinch
and Simonsgaurd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#McConnell is rocked!
Craig Simonsgaurd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell swinging wildly here.
McConnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Simonsgaurd finish him?
Simonsgaurd misses with a two punch combination.
McConnell seems to have recovered his senses.
Craig Simonsgaurd is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Simonsgaurd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simonsgaurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McConnell trying to stall but Simonsgaurd improves his position. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simonsgaurd just misses with a elbow thrown towards McConnell 's brow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McConnell is trying to drag Simonsgaurd to the mat but Simonsgaurd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McConnell blocks the elbow strike.
Simonsgaurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Craig Simonsgaurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simonsgaurd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
Simonsgaurd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Simonsgaurd.
McConnell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simonsgaurd after a bit of a struggle.
Simonsgaurd 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.#T2#
McConnell jumps guard but Simonsgaurd stands there with McConnell around his waist. McConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Simonsgaurd.
A short right from Simonsgaurd on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Simonsgaurd.
Nice body punch from Simonsgaurd - that landed with a thud.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee to the head.
McConnell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simonsgaurd.
A little feinted left hand from Simonsgaurd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Simonsgaurd instigates a clinch.
McConnell tries to score a body lock takedown but Simonsgaurd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simonsgaurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards. #T3#
McConnell tries to work over Simonsgaurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McConnell trying to land knees to the body.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee to the head.
Simonsgaurd has McConnell pushed against the cage.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but Simonsgaurd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McConnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Simonsgaurd gets an underhook and turns McConnell into the cage.
McConnell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simonsgaurd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McConnell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simonsgaurd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd cracks McConnell with a nice body shot.#T4#
Simonsgaurd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simonsgaurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd pushes off an throws an elbow but McConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Simonsgaurd tries to land knees in the clinch but McConnell avoids the damage to the body.
McConnell has had enough of the clinch but Simonsgaurd keeps him there for the moment.
Simonsgaurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simonsgaurd pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Simonsgaurd gets tackled into the cage by McConnell . McConnell maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Simonsgaurd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Simonsgaurd closes the distance and pushes McConnell back into the cage.#BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
McConnell looking to score a takedown here. Simonsgaurd is defending well but McConnell drives through and ends up in Simonsgaurd's guard.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd looking for a guillotine here but McConnell defends easily. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd has his foot on McConnell 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McConnell rolls with it to try and escape but Simonsgaurd cranks on the arm and McConnell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Simonsgaurd!
An out of breath and clearly excited Craig Simonsgaurd thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HRL47
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stukov. Flatendo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Flatendo down.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Stukov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flatendo finds it's way round the side to connect with Stukov's head.
Flatendo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flatendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Stukov misses.
Stukov works Flatendo's body with a nice hook.
Flatendo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stukov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flatendo's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flatendo avoids the body shot from Stukov.
Flatendo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flatendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flatendo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flatendo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flatendo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flatendo scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Flatendo pushes Stukov up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Stukov. #T1#
Stukov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Flatendo can't find room to land a body shot as Stukov controls the action.
Flatendo presses Stukov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stukov prevents a body shot from Flatendo. #BC2#
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Flatendo's leg. Flatendo is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Flatendo's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stukov thows a leg kick but Flatendo checks it
and Flatendo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stukov sizes up Flatendo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo walks into a stiff left hand from Stukov.
Stukov dips to his left and cracks Flatendo with an uppercut!
Stukov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flatendo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flatendo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flatendo.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Stukov.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Flatendo looks to land a right hand but Stukov moved out of range.
Flatendo throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Flatendo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flatendo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stukov.
Flatendo tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Flatendo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Flatendo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Flatendo rushes Stukov and presses him up against the cage.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flatendo being controlled against the cage.
Stukov is looking to break free of the clinch but Flatendo has double underhooks.
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Flatendo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flatendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flatendo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Stukov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stukov throws a poor cross that misses
and Flatendo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stukov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flatendo misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Stukov.
Nice defenses there by Stukov.
Flatendo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stukov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stukov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Flatendo misses with an uppercut
and Stukov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stukov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flatendo's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flatendo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stukov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov throws a sloppy head kick and Flatendo moves out of range easily.
Flatendo misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stukov throws a combination. Flatendo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flatendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stukov.
Stukov thuds a left hand into Flatendo's body.#CL#
Flatendo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Stukov manages to break the clinch.
Stukov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stukov lands a body shot.
Stukov connects with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stukov.
Flatendo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Flatendo.
Flatendo ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flatendo doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Flatendo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flatendo misses with a double jab.
Flatendo backing away here, and Stukov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Flatendo swings widly with a right hand
letting Stukov counter with a right hand.
Stukov slips a jab and a cross from Flatendo.
Flatendo ducks right into an uppercut from Stukov.
Flatendo tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Flatendo backs off Stukov throws a huge counter combo but Flatendo manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Stukov scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flatendo slips a straight right by Stukov.
Demarcus Flatendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Flatendo blocks the low kick.
Stukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flatendo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flatendo misses with a hook
and Stukov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Stukov lands a nice looking body kick.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Stukov tries to bum rush Flatendo with a series of wild strikes but Flatendo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Flatendo misses.
Flatendo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Flatendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flatendo throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Stukov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flatendo blocks a head kick by Stukov.
Flatendo misses with a combination
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Flatendo.
A little feinted left hand from Flatendo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flatendo 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 cross from Flatendo lands.#T3#
A left lands for Stukov.
Stukov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flatendo back to the cage. Stukov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Flatendo checks it.
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flatendo misses with a combination
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flatendo walks into a jab.
A left lands for Stukov.
Stukov moves out of range as Flatendo strikes.
Flatendo drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov scores with a punch to the head.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flatendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Stukov. #T4#
Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Flatendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flatendo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Stukov catches Flatendo right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Flatendo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stukov 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 Flatendo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flatendo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stukov dodges the punch combination from Flatendo.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stukov slips a straight right by Flatendo.
Stukov is looking to slow Flatendo down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stukov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flatendos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Flatendo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Flatendo off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Flatendo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flatendo throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Flatendo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flatendo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stukov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Stukov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flatendo doesn't seem phased though.
Flatendo misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stukov.
Flatendo throws a combination that misses
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov misses with a looping right.
Flatendo walks into a stiff left hand from Stukov.
Stukov connects with a body shot that sends Flatendo's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flatendo throws a hook but Stukov blocks it.
Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stukov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Stukov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stukov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice leg kick from Stukov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stukov jabs Flatendo right on the nose. Flatendo blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Flatendo clinches with his opponent.
Stukov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Flatendo.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov blocking some punches.
Flatendo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Flatendo.
A frustrated look appears on Stukov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Demarcus Flatendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Flatendo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flatendo misses with a body punch.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Stukov.
A head punch on the inside from Flatendo fails to land.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Stukov tries to circle away but Flatendo has him pinned against the cage.
Stukov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Stukov to work.
Stukov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Demarcus Flatendo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Stukov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stukov punishes Flatendo's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Flatendo does no damage.
Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stukov throws a leg kick that misses.
Stukov lands a two punch combo.
Stukov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stukov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flatendo wants to clinch.
Stukov throws a hook but Flatendo avoids it easily.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stukov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flatendo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flatendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Flatendo blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Flatendo.
Flatendo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Stukov is looking to chop away at Flatendo's legs.
Flatendo scores with a jab. Stukov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stukov slips a jab from Flatendo.
Stukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flatendo doesn't seem bothered though.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stukov ducks right into an uppercut from Flatendo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stukov 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Baddock counters with a straight right hand.
Baddock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baddock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Xander Scott has been cut.
Scott dives in and grabs Baddock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baddock pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baddock as he avoids it easily.
Scott misses with a hook.
We've been told by Baddock's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baddock misses with a looping left.
Baddock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Baddock is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Scott hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brendan Baddock!
Brendan Baddock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Champion Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Greene blocks a jab.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redd doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Greene back to the cage. Redd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greene slips under a jab.
Redd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Redd as he connects with a hook.
Redd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene misses with a combination
and Redd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redd looks for the body kick but Greene saw that one coming.
Redd throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
Greene wants to counter the offense by Redd and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Greene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
A low kick from Redd misses #TD2#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
Redd wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
Redd's coaches at Pure Progress Fitness have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Redd trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
Redd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Redd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Redd keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass. #T2#
Greene won't allow Redd to sweep him here.
Redd keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass. #SUB#
Redd working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily. #SUB#
Redd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greene doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greene manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greene passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Greene slows the pace down. #T3#
Redd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greene trying to control the action but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Greene keeps moving and retains side control.
Redd is trying to control Greene's posture but Greene avoids it.
Redd is looking for a sweep.
Greene wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redd is looking for a sweep.
Greene working away.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redd keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Redd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redd closes the distance and clinches up with Greene, looking for a takedown. Redd pushes Greene against the cage but Greene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Greene looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redd!
Redd tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Red Greene will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Redd throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redd misses with a straight right.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redd throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.#TD#
Redd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greene keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Red Greene has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redd passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Greene takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Redd in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Greene looking for a sweep but Redd has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Redd with shots to the head and body - Greene looks very uncomfortable down there.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greene is desperately trying to improve his position but Redd has a good base and remains in mount.
Redd landing strikes from the mount.
Redd with good strikes from the mount here!
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greene is looking to escape.
Redd is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Greene tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Redd scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Greene?
Redd looking to control but Greene is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene holds on for dear life, controlling Redd's posture momentarily.
Redd prevents Greene from getting the reversal.
Redd lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greene tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
Greene slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Greene wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Redd trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene wants to control but Redd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene is looking to improve his position.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Redd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Redd works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redd is working Greene over with some ground and pound from side control.
Greene is being controlled here.
Greene sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Redd throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Redd clinches up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Greene.
Redd blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Redd manages to break the clinch.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene checks the leg kick.
Greene tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redd.
Redd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redd is looking to clinch but Greene is avoiding it.
Greene is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Redd takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Red Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redd missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene throws a jab when Redd was well out of range.
Redd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Redd misses with a low kick.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Redd moved out of range.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redd moves away.
Greene lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Redd. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Greene misses.
Greene misses with the combination.
Redd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Redd gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redd prevents Greene from improving his position.
Redd slips a nice elbow through Greene's hands, connecting with Greene's forehead.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Redd is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redd is stalling here. Greene is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Redd seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Greene has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Greene thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Redd can't do much from the bottom here.
Greene controls the position from side control.#T4#
Redd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Redd is looking to advance position but Greene won't allow it.
Redd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Redd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Redd is pressing down on Greene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greene is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redd 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
Kodiyak Redd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been hearing reports that Dinklage has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Emu scores with a jab. Dinklage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Emu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Emu does it's job there.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Emu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emu wants to clinch.
Emu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dinklage slips a jab and a cross from Emu. #T1#
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a shot from downtown. Emu moves away and avoids it.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Emu catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Emu misses with the combination.
Emu misses with a few strikes there.
Dinklage misses with a two punch combination.
Emu defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Emu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Emu both land. Nice combination.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinklage blocks the leg kick.
Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emu is looking to clinch but Dinklage is avoiding it.
Emu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Dinklage misses. #T2#
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emu moves away from the strike by Dinklage.
Emu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dinklage throws a leg kick but Emu checks it.
Dinklage is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Emu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
Nice cross by Emu.
Emu throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.
Emu cracks Dinklage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emu lands a nice shot that snaps Dinklage's head back.
Emu looks to land a combination but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Emu's head but Emu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinklage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emu throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage tries to clinch but Emu is having none of it.
Emu throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinklage 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 Emu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Emu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinklage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emu throws a leg kick #KD#
and Dinklage counters with a series of strikes that sends Emu to the canvas! Dinklage follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Dinklage throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Emu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinklage defends well.
Dinklage scoring with some ground and pound.
Dinklage trying to control but Emu is working from the bottom.
Emu is trying to keep Dinklage in close.
Dinklage working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Emu looking to control. #SUB2#
Emu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dinklage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Emu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinklage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Emu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dinklage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage pushing down on Emu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dinklage working Emu over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Emu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emu.
Limu Emu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Emu throws a leg kick but Dinklage checks it.
Emu lands with a nice body punch.
Emu scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Emu.
Dinklage misses with a left hand
and Emu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
Dan Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emu lands a right hook to the body.
Emu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinklage's sensitive parts. #T1#
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emu. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emu 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.
Dinklage takes a swing at Emu's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses the body punch
and Emu counters with a left to the body.
Emu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinklage loads up on a big right hand but Emu slips the punch.
Emu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinklage. That did some damage!
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinklage tries to land a leg kick but Emu saw it coming and moves away.
Emu misses with a two punch combination.
Emu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emu lands a nice looking body shot.
Emu swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage takes a swing at Emu's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Emu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinklage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Emu misses its intended target.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emu.
Emu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Emu.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Emu missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinklage thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Emu throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emu lands with a straight right. Dinklage didn't see that one coming.
Emu misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
A combination from Emu does no damage.
Dinklage misses with a straight left.
Emu staying out of range there.
Emu jabs Dinklage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Dinklage throws a low kick but Emu avoids it.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emu.
Emu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinklage scrambles back to his feet.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
Dinklage backing away here, and Emu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
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!
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dinklage tries to land a leg kick but Emu saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Dinklage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emu.
Emu digs a good hook to Dinklage's body.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs.
Emu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emu digs a good hook to Dinklage's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinklage at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emu lands a lovely overhand right.
Emu lands a jab to the head.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
That's time! Dinklage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinklage backs up against the cage.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Emu.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dinklage with a body shot.
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dinklage 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.
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Emu avoids it well.
Dinklage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
A little jabbing left from Emu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinklage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Emu misses its intended target.
Emu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
As Emu looks to move away, Dinklage throws a big counter combo but Emu just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Emu misses.
Dinklage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Emu with a jab.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinklage.
Emu throws a big shot that misses.
Emu catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emu misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emu cracks Dinklage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dinklage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Emu does it's job there.
Emu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinklage under the eye.
A combination from Dinklage does no damage.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Emu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emu moves out of range of the strikes.
Emu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinklage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinklage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emu scrambles back to his feet.
Dan Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage 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.
Emu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Dinklage is rocked!
Emu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dinklage to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dinklage looks to clinch but Emu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dinklage taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Limu Emu!
In his post fight interview, Limu Emu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HRL43
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Flatendo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Flatendo duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Entwhistle loads up on a big right hand but Flatendo slips the punch.
Entwhistle stalks Flatendo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flatendo's face. Flatendo staggers backwards, shaken.
Entwhistle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flatendo circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Flatendo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Entwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
Flatendo lands an uppercut.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
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!
Entwhistle lands a hook that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
Flatendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle misses with a punch to the body.
Entwhistle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flatendo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entwhistle blocking some punches.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Flatendo misses with some punches. #T1#
Flatendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Flatendo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flatendo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entwhistle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Flatendo.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Entwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Entwhistle cracks Flatendo with a nice body shot.
Flatendo is breathing heavily.
Flatendo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Entwhistle cracks Flatendo with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flatendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Flatendo.
Entwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Flatendo.
Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entwhistle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Flatendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flatendo lands an uppercut.
Entwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Entwhistle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flatendo.
Entwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flatendo backwards.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle presses Flatendo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle struggles to land a body shot inside as Flatendo controls his hands.
Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle.
Flatendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo.
Entwhistle lands with a right to the head.
Flatendo prevents a body shot from Entwhistle.
A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Flatendo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Flatendo takes a shot to the head.
Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Flatendo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle throws a head punch 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!
Flatendo blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Entwhistle tries to work over Flatendo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flatendo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Entwhistle's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Entwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
Entwhistle gets through Flatendo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Entwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flatendo.
Entwhistle presses Flatendo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Flatendo's head.
Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Flatendo.
A short right from Entwhistle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Entwhistle misses with a punch on the inside.
Entwhistle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
Entwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Entwhistle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Entwhistle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Entwhistle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flatendo.
Flatendo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Entwhistle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flatendo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Entwhistle.
Flatendo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Flatendo blocks a head kick by Entwhistle.
Flatendo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Entwhistle swats away the attempt to clinch by Flatendo.
Entwhistle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flatendo back to the cage. Entwhistle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Entwhistle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Entwhistle misses.
Entwhistle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#Flatendo is rocked!
Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Entwhistle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Flatendo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flatendo walks straight into a right hand from Entwhistle - that's dropped him! Entwhistle jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Flatendo from any more punishment! Flatendo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Entwhistle!
John Entwhistle made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
Simonsgaurd gets a clinch.
Roth wants to break free but Simonsgaurd has control.
Roth working aggressively here.
Simonsgaurd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Simonsgaurd.
Roth is trying to break the clinch but Simonsgaurd has him pressed against the cage.
Roth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but Roth blocks with his arms.
Roth can't break the clinch.
Roth dodges an elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simonsgaurd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roth wants to get back to striking at distance but Simonsgaurd won't allow it.
Simonsgaurd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth wants to stall.
Roth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roth wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simonsgaurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Simonsgaurd 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.#T1#
Roth is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roth.
Simonsgaurd presses Roth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simonsgaurd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roth's efforts to push away.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Roth is blocking nicely.
Roth throws a punch but it's blocked by Simonsgaurd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Roth blocks it.
Simonsgaurd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simonsgaurd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roth blocks the elbow strike.
Simonsgaurd lands a right hand. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Roth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roth wants to break free but Simonsgaurd has control.
Roth is trying to break free.
Roth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simonsgaurd blocks an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee strike.
Simonsgaurd scores with a shot to the side of Roth's head.
Roth avoids a wild elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth blocks an elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee strike.
Roth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roth is trying to force a seperation but Simonsgaurd has the dominant position.
Roth is trying to stall.
Roth wants to get back to striking at distance but Simonsgaurd won't allow it.
Roth lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Simonsgaurd keeps control of Roth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roth wants to break free but Simonsgaurd has control.
Simonsgaurd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simonsgaurd lands a right hand.
Simonsgaurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simonsgaurd lands with a light punch inside.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Roth is trying to force a seperation but Simonsgaurd has the dominant position.
Roth working hard to break the clinch.
Simonsgaurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simonsgaurd has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Simonsgaurd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roth.
Roth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd misses with an elbow over the top.
Simonsgaurd leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Simonsgaurd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Roth backwards. #BC2#
Roth breaks the clinch. #CL#
Simonsgaurd rushes Roth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roth is trying to force a seperation but Simonsgaurd has the dominant position.
Simonsgaurd prevents a body shot from Roth.
Roth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simonsgaurd prevents a body shot from Roth.
Simonsgaurd lands an uppercut.
Roth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simonsgaurd has him pressed against the cage.
Roth tries to circle away but Simonsgaurd has him pinned against the cage.
Roth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simonsgaurd as Roth tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Simonsgaurd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Roth swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Simonsgaurd counters with a single leg into guard. Roth didn't expect that. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd drops back looking for a leg! Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roth manages to kick Simonsgaurd off! Simonsgaurd jumps back into Roth's guard.
Simonsgaurd won't allow Roth to get back to his feet.
Simonsgaurd is pushing down on Roth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roth is fighting to maintain full guard but Simonsgaurd has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roth defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Simonsgaurd is looking for a kimura but Roth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simonsgaurd to get the leverage. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Simonsgaurd has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roth defend it? Simonsgaurd steps over the head and cranks it - Roth is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Simonsgaurd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Simonsgaurd!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Craig Simonsgaurd waved his t-shirt featuring Northern Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Eddie Roth stepped up to the mic, saying 'The road to victory is paved with challenges, and this loss is just a stepping stone on that path. My greatest triumphs are still ahead."'.

Event: RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Fujimoto throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen throwing a counter right hand but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fujimoto lands with a good body shot.
Ilmarinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fujimoto connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fujimoto cracks Ilmarinen with an open hand slap.
Ilmarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujimoto.
Ilmarinen looks to land a combination but Fujimoto avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimoto throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimoto misses with a looping right.
Fujimoto punishes Ilmarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujimoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Fujimoto looks to throw the jab but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Ilmarinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fujimoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ilmarinen rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fujimoto, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Fujimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fujimoto's coach down at The Jungle Room was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fujimoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Fujimoto misses.
Fujimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimoto misses the target.
Fujimoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Ilmarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimoto lands a jab.
Fujimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimoto.
Ilmarinen tries to counter by clinching up but Fujimoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Fujimoto misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimoto throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Ilmarinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ilmarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Ilmarinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Fujimoto.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fujimoto tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimoto blocking some punches.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the head.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ilmarinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujimoto blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Fujimoto blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Ilmarinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen is leaning against Fujimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fujimoto looks winded!
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen pushes Fujimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
Ilmarinen lands an uppercut.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Ilmarinen pushes Fujimoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the side of Fujimoto's head.
A short left from Ilmarinen.
Fujimoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ilmarinen.
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!
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ilmarinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimoto.
Ilmarinen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fujimoto with a big uppercut! Fujimoto tries to clinch up but Ilmarinen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fujimoto to the mat! Fujimoto covers up and Ilmarinen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sisu Ilmarinen!

Event: HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from McConnell.
A quick step to the side and Balgav tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
McConnell clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Balgav circles away.
It looked like Balgav was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
McConnell gets underhooks to prevent Balgav's takedown attempt.
Balgav tries to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Borscht Balgav has been cut.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balgav's elbow.
McConnell misses with an elbow over the top.
McConnell stops a takedown attempt from Balgav.
Balgav blocks an elbow strike from McConnell. #T1#
McConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Balgav throws an elbow but misses.
McConnell throws an elbow that misses.
McConnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McConnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McConnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Balgav seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McConnell can turn it around.#BC2#
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Balgav hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe McConnell!
Joe McConnell gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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

#R1#
Ozumab tried to score with a low kick but Sztojka checks it.
Ozumab scores with the left hand. Sztojka knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozumab shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sztojka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozumab was well out of range. Poor timing from Sztojka.
Ozumab misses with a few strikes there.
Sztojka misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ozumab closes the distance and clinches.
Ozumab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sztojka backwards.
Ozumab throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sztojka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ozumab gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozumab.
Sztojka is working Ozumab over against the cage.#BC#
Sztojka manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sztojka lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Sztojka lands with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Sztojka.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sztojka.
Sztojka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ozumab in his tracks. #ROC#Ozumab is rocked!
Sztojka steps in with a hook that catches Ozumab right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Sztojka follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ozumab looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Sztojka!
Luigi Sztojka 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: WVT 192: Fedetenko v Luciano
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Thai 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.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Killer.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killer sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Killer avoids it this time.
Thai looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Killer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thai.
Thai throws a hook to the side of Killer's head but Killer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer cracks a nice hook into Thai's ribs.#T1#
Killer avoids the head kick by Thai.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Thai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Thai takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer scores with a one two! Thai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thai.
Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Thai throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killer throws a right hand that Thai ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai also avoids with ease.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Killer throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Killer pushes him away.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Killer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Thai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Thai finds it's way through Killer's defenses.
Thai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Thai's head.
Killer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thai connects with a crisp jab.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thai feints a counter leg kick.
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Thai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Killer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Killer with a body shot.
Thai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Killer throws a combination that misses
and Thai counters with a straight right hand.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Killer with a jab.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thai tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Thai.
Thai throws a right hand that Killer ducks under and follows up with a left that Killer also avoids with ease.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thai.
Killer dips to his left and cracks Thai with an uppercut!
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Killer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Killer misses with a low kick.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thai is looking to clinch but Killer is avoiding it.
A combination from Thai does no damage.
Killer checks a leg kick.
Killer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer 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#
A nice combination there by Killer.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Killer is able to avoid easily.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Killer pushes him away.
Killer throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Thai misses with a low kick.
Thai drops his hands momentarily and Killer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Killer has got the better of the exchanges.
Thai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Killer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Killer lands with a right hand.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Thai.
Good standup being displayed there by Thai as he connects with a hook.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Thai looks to throw the jab but Killer is out of range.
Killer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thai throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Killer stalks Thai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thai's face. Thai staggers backwards, shaken.
Killer connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Thai.#T2#
Thai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Killer is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buzz Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer misses with a double jab.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thai throws a big shot that misses.
Killer throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Killer throws a right hand that Thai ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai also avoids with ease.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buzz Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Killer avoids the body shot from Thai.
Killer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Thai coming out on top.
Thai dodges the punch combination from Killer.
Thai throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Killer and move into the clinch position.
A combination from Killer does no damage. #T4#
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Killer checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer tries to bum rush Thai with a series of wild strikes but Thai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Killer and move into the clinch position.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Thai rushes Killer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Killer - that landed with a thud.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Thai's head back.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer misses with a low kick as Thai jumps back.
Thai lands with a shot to the body.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Killer throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Killer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Killer scores with a jab. Thai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Thai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Killer swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Thai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Killer does it's job there.
Killer with a jab.
Thai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thai throws a sloppy body shot
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Thai darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai working Killer over with knees to the body.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Killer.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Killer prevents a body shot from Thai.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Killer connects with a knee to the head. #KD#
Killer drops Thai with a big knee straight up the middle! Thai is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Thai is rocked!
Thai gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Thai tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Killer is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Thai buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Thai!! Thai is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Killer throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Killer!
Buzz Killer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, into his post fight interview.

Event: HRL39
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Stukov. Beautiful body shot.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Flatendo as he checks the leg kick.
Flatendo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Flatendo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stukov.
Flatendo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stukov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flatendo misses with a looping left.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flatendo throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Stukov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Flatendo scores with a jab.
Flatendo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stukov finds it's way round the side to connect with Flatendo's head.
Flatendo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stukov.
Stukov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flatendo tries to bum rush Stukov with a series of wild strikes but Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stukov slips a straight right by Flatendo.
Flatendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flatendo moves to clinch but Stukov breaks away
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Flatendo throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
Stukov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stukov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Flatendo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stukov scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flatendo tries to clinch there but Stukov circles away.
A jab from Flatendo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stukov misses the target.
Flatendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stukov jabs Flatendo right on the nose. Flatendo blinks but takes it well.
Flatendo drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flatendo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Flatendo is just out of range.#CL2#
Flatendo closes the distance and pushes Stukov back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flatendo lands with a left to the head.
Stukov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Flatendo has the dominant position.#T2#
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Flatendo tries to throw a body punch but Stukov avoids it by throwing Flatendo back against the cage.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov can't break the clinch.
Stukov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Stukov is pushing Flatendo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flatendo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flatendo misses with a punch on the inside.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
Stukov is trying to force a seperation but Flatendo has the dominant position.
Flatendo cracks Stukov with a nice body shot.#T3##BC#
Stukov breaks the clinch.
Flatendo slips a jab from Stukov.
A big left from Flatendo misses.
Flatendo misses with a straight left.
Stukov scores with a nice head shot.
Flatendo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flatendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Flatendo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flatendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flatendo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flatendo.
A right hook to the body lands for Flatendo.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I was talking to Stukov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Flatendo keeps him there for the moment.
Flatendo misses with the head strike.
Stukov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stukov.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov tries to circle away but Flatendo has him pinned against the cage.
Flatendo working aggressively here.
Flatendo lands with a light punch inside.
Flatendo has a couple of punches blocked by Stukov.
Stukov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stukov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Flatendo.
Flatendo prevents Stukov from breaking the clinch.
Flatendo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Petr Stukov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Stukov gets tackled into the cage by Flatendo. Flatendo maintains the clinch.
Stukov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stukov fails to land.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stukov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flatendo has him pressed against the cage.
Flatendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Flatendo.
Flatendo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow. #BC#
Stukov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flatendo.
Demarcus Flatendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Flatendo blocks the leg kick.
Flatendo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flatendo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flatendo drops his hands momentarily and Stukov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stukov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Flatendo looks to clinch
and Stukov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flatendo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flatendo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stukov misses with a hook.
Stukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flatendo can do to turn this around?
Flatendo slips a straight right by Stukov.
Stukov lunges at Flatendo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flatendo's hand.
A low kick lands for Stukov.
Flatendo checks a leg kick nicely.
Flatendo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stukov lands a nice shot that snaps Flatendo's head back.
Flatendo misses with a double jab
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flatendo tries to clinch up but Stukov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stukov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flatendo. That did some damage!
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Flatendo throws a lazy right hand but Stukov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flatendo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Flatendo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stukov to counter with a crisp jab.
Flatendo 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.#T2#
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Flatendo avoids it well.
Flatendo connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Stukov.
Flatendo looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Flatendo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stukov tries a low kick but Flatendo avoids it.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flatendo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stukov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flatendo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flatendo missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Stukov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flatendo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flatendo scores with a jab to the head.
Stukov slips a jab and a cross from Flatendo.
Flatendo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flatendo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flatendo there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Stukov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Flatendo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flatendo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stukov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Stukov.
Flatendo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stukov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flatendos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Flatendo misses the target.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Flatendo moves away and avoids it.
Flatendo throws out a counter right but Stukov avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Flatendo. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov misses with a double jab.
Stukov throws a jab when Flatendo was well out of range.
Stukov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov throws a hook but Flatendo blocks it.#T4#
Flatendo checks the leg kick.
Stukov misses with a body kick.
Flatendo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stukov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov misses with a head kick.
Flatendo throws out a counter right but Stukov avoids it with no problem.
Flatendo loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Flatendo stalks Stukov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stukov's face. Stukov staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Flatendo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stukov, pushing him back against the cage.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Stukov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stukov trying to control the position but instead, Flatendo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stukov into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flatendo tries to work over Stukov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flatendo lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Stukov lands a leg kick that knocks Flatendo off balance momentarily.
Stukov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stukov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flatendo back to the cage. Stukov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Flatendo is out of range.
Flatendo misses with a right hand
and Stukov counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
Flatendo lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Flatendo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flatendo ducks under a wild hook from Stukov.#CL2#
Flatendo moves into the clinch.
Flatendo scores with a shoulder strike.
Stukov is trying to push Flatendo away but Flatendo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Flatendo fails to land.
Flatendo tries to work over Stukov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Stukov.
Flatendo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Flatendo misses with some punches.
Flatendo has Stukov pressed against the cage, preventing Stukov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Stukov has had enough of the clinch but Flatendo keeps him there for the moment.
Stukov working hard to break the clinch.
Flatendo throws a head punch that misses.
Flatendo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Stukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Flatendo.
Flatendo looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flatendo's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Stukov.
Flatendo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stukov.
Stukov throws a hook but Flatendo avoids it easily.
Stukov misses with a double jab
and Flatendo counters with a stiff right hand.
Flatendo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Flatendo.
Demarcus Flatendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Stukov.
The crowd cheers as Flatendo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stukov doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Stukov lands a really nice looking cross but Flatendo seems unphased.
Flatendo throws a right hand that Stukov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stukov also avoids with ease.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flatendo looks to throw the jab but Stukov is out of range.
Flatendo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flatendo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Flatendo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stukov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Stukov. #T3#
Stukov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stukov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stukov.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stukov staying out of range there.
Stukov digs a good hook to Flatendo's body.
Stukov misses with a body kick.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Flatendo moves away and avoids it.
Flatendo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Flatendo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Stukov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stukov swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Flatendo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Stukov lands a nice looking body shot.
Flatendo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flatendo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stukov circles away quickly and effectively.
Flatendo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flatendo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stukov.
Flatendo tries to clinch up.
Stukov scores with a nice strike.
Flatendo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flatendo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Flatendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.
Stukov thuds his right hand into Flatendo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stukov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flatendo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stukov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stukov, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Novak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shields!
Novak with the ground and pound but Shields regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Novak is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Shields's brow.
Shields working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novak.
Novak trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Novak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Novak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Novak 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.#SUB#
Novak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Novak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Novak working a defensive guard here.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields pushing down on Novak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
Novak 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.#T2#
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Novak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Novak is trying to get back to full guard.
Novak trying to control from the bottom.
Shields wants to free his trapped foot but Novak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Novak gets back to full guard.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Novak is keeping the position.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Novak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shields has passed into side control.
Shields trying to control the action but Novak is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Novak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Novak wants to control but Shields postures up.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Novak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novak is looking to reverse the position.
Novak gets back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Novak gets back to full guard.
Novak wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Novak controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Novak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novak is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Novak.
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 Alfonz Novak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shields misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Novak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Novak lands a couple of elbows.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Novak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shields tries to improve position but can't.
Shields manages to get back to half guard.
Novak passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields seems a little lost for a moment, as Novak dominates the positioning.
Novak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shields tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Novak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Novak working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Novak landing strikes.
Shields taking a bit of punishment here - Novak scoring with strikes. #ROC#Shields is rocked!
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
A big shot lands for Novak! That's hurt Shields! Will he recover? Novak fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!
The defeated Jake Shields had this to say: 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Greene misses with a double jab.
Greene misses with a hook.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Greene and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Greene closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greene is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene is controlling the pace.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Greene has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene. #SUB#
Hall looking for subs from the bottom but Greene mounts him!
Hall tries to reverse the position but Greene maintains control.#SUB2#
Greene is working for a guillotine from mount but Hall frees his head quite easily.
Greene wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Hall regains half guard.
Greene performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greene seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greene's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greene's back!#T3#
Greene can't escape the position. #SUB#
Hall is looking for the choke from the back position but Greene is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Greene wants to escape the position.
Hall gets his hands free as Greene looks to control. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a choke. Greene gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Greene manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.#SUB#
Hall looking for subs off his back but Greene has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Greene seems content to control.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Greene dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Greene misses with a double jab.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Greene avoids it well and moves away.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Greene gets a double leg takedown into Hall's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
Greene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greene controls the pace.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Greene slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Greene looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hall with the active half guard here but Greene passes nicely into side control.
Greene has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hall is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Greene controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Greene moves to the back position.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for the choke from the back position but Hall is controlling his hands well.
Hall tries to break free. #SUB2#
Greene is persistently looking for the submission but Hall is defending it well. #SUB2#
Greene working for a choke but Hall is defending well. #T4#
Greene is trying to stick to Hall's back but Hall is turning into Greene. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Greene's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hall.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Red Greene 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Greene breaks away and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Greene scores with a four punch combination!
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.
Greene throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Greene working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Greene is trying to keep Hall in close. #T1#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Greene controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Greene wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #SUB#
Hall has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hall pushes a forearm under Greene's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Greene is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Simonsgaurd tries to score with a low kick but Westlake moves his leg out of the way.
Westlake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Westlake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simonsgaurd is fending him off so far but Westlake persists. Nope, Simonsgaurd circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Westlake tries to keep at a distance but Simonsgaurd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simonsgaurd lands a nice uppercut.
Simonsgaurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Westlake wants a takedown but no success here.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake tries to pull guard but Simonsgaurd holds him up against the cage and eventually Westlake drops back down to his feet.
Craig Simonsgaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Simonsgaurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Simonsgaurd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but misses.
Westlake has Simonsgaurd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simonsgaurd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simonsgaurd misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simonsgaurd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Westlake blocks an elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simonsgaurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westlake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simonsgaurd has Westlake pushed against the cage.
Simonsgaurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Simonsgaurd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simonsgaurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Westlake prevents a body shot from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simonsgaurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Westlake blocks the elbow strike.
Simonsgaurd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Westlake wants a takedown.
Westlake wants a takedown.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd misses with an elbow strike.
Westlake avoids a wild elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Westlake blocks an elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simonsgaurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards. #T4#
Simonsgaurd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simonsgaurd just misses with a elbow thrown towards Westlake's brow.
Simonsgaurd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westlake avoids it.
A short uppercut from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd misses with an elbow over the top.
Simonsgaurd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simonsgaurd tries to land knees in the clinch but Westlake avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Simonsgaurd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Simonsgaurd rushes Westlake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westlake avoids the elbow strike from Simonsgaurd, against the cage.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake letting Simonsgaurd take a breather here.
Simonsgaurd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands a left hand.
Simonsgaurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simonsgaurd prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simonsgaurd.
Westlake wants a takedown but no success here.
Simonsgaurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Westlake takes an elbow to the temple.
Simonsgaurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Simonsgaurd to work.
Simonsgaurd pushes off an throws an elbow but Westlake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that Westlake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Simonsgaurd.
Westlake taking a breather.
Westlake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig Simonsgaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Westlake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Simonsgaurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlake is defending well for now.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simonsgaurd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westlake can do to turn this around?
Westlake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simonsgaurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlake blocks the elbow strike.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it misses.
Simonsgaurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simonsgaurd gets underhooks to prevent Westlake's takedown attempt.
Simonsgaurd 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.
Simonsgaurd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simonsgaurd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simonsgaurd looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee to the head.
Westlake avoiding damage as Simonsgaurd throws knees to the body.
Westlake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simonsgaurd prevents it.
Simonsgaurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely.
Simonsgaurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westlake avoids it.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simonsgaurd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig Simonsgaurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Simonsgaurd lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simonsgaurd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simonsgaurd.
Westlake wants to get back to striking at distance but Simonsgaurd won't allow it.
Simonsgaurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlake is defending well for now.
A short right from Simonsgaurd on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee strike.
Simonsgaurd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simonsgaurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Simonsgaurd 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Westlake has his takedown stuffed
and Simonsgaurd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westlake.
Simonsgaurd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simonsgaurd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Simonsgaurd closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it. #T1#
Simonsgaurd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simonsgaurd stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short shot to the head.
Simonsgaurd pushes Westlake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simonsgaurd slowing the pace effectively.
Simonsgaurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd just leaning against Westlake, taking a breather.
Simonsgaurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd avoiding damage. #T2#
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.
Simonsgaurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simonsgaurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simonsgaurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simonsgaurd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig Simonsgaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Simonsgaurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd prevents the takedown attempt.
Simonsgaurd lands an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westlakes head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simonsgaurd.
Westlake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Simonsgaurd missing with knees to the body.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee to the head.
Simonsgaurd tries to land knees in the clinch but Westlake avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simonsgaurd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely. #T4#
Simonsgaurd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow that misses.
Simonsgaurd is pushing Westlake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A bit of stalling here from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee to the head.
Westlake avoids the elbow strike from Simonsgaurd, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simonsgaurd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simonsgaurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyler Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Simonsgaurd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simonsgaurd stalling the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Simonsgaurd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simonsgaurd 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Simonsgaurd!
Craig Simonsgaurd really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA 264 Thorn vs Kuomanen
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Fredricks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tatum's corner calls for a 1-2. Tatum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fredricks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fredricks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tatum throws a hook but Fredricks blocks it.
Fredricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum checks a leg kick.
Tatum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fredricks misses the shot to the body.
Tatum moves forwards but Fredricks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Tatum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fredricks finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatum's head.
Tatum lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fredricks falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tatum dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dredd Tatum!
A very excited looking Dredd Tatum 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: HRL36
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Honeysuckle misses its intended target.
Honeysuckle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Flatendo misses the target.
Flatendo scores with the left hand. Honeysuckle knows he should have avoided that one.
Honeysuckle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flatendo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Honeysuckle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Demarcus Flatendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatendo scores with a jab to the head.
Honeysuckle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flatendo throws a series of punches but Honeysuckle moves out of range.
We've been told by Flatendo's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Honeysuckle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flatendo fails to land with a series of punches.
Honeysuckle connects with a body shot.
Flatendo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honeysuckle needs to keep his hands up - Flatendo had a free shot at his head there.
Honeysuckle throws a body punch but Flatendo moves out of range.
Honeysuckle lands with a hook. Flatendo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Honeysuckle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Honeysuckle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flatendo is looking for a counter combo.
Flatendo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Honeysuckle lands a jab.
Flatendo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Honeysuckle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Honeysuckle lands a nice shot that snaps Flatendo's head back.
Honeysuckle lands a head kick!
Honeysuckle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Honeysuckle is rocked!#CL#
Flatendo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honeysuckle, pushing him back against the cage.
Flatendo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honeysuckle's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Honeysuckle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Honeysuckle breaks the clinch.
Flatendo misses with a series of wild punches.
Honeysuckle swinging wildly here.
Honeysuckle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honeysuckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honeysuckle lands a head kick. Flatendo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Honeysuckle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Flatendo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Honeysuckle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flatendo.
Flatendo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Honeysuckle is still on wobbly legs! Can Flatendo finish him?
Flatendo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Honeysuckle out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demarcus Flatendo!
Demarcus Flatendo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Methuselah Honeysuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'.

Event: HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Lawson takes one on the button.
Lawson looks to land a combination but Banger avoids it well.
Banger throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Banger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawson scores with a jab.
Donk. Banger catches Lawson right on the button with a cross.
Banger lands with a right hand.
Banger throws a shot to the body.
Banger slips under a jab from Lawson.
Bubba Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger lands a really nice looking cross but Lawson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banger looks to throw the jab but Lawson is out of range.
Banger lands a jab to the nose.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Lawson takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Lawson is rocked!
Banger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banger throws an overhand right that drops Lawson like a sack of potatoes! Banger dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Banger!
A victorious Bubba Banger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Ozumab lands a body shot.
Chong swats away the attempt to clinch by Ozumab.
Chong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozumab misses with a body kick.
Chong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Chong.
Chong misses with a two punch combination.
Ozumab cracks Chong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chong takes a swing at Ozumab's ribcage but misses.
Ozumab appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Chong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ozumab to the ground. Chong is now in Ozumab's guard.
Chong chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Ozumab is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozumab trying to control the position.
Ozumab throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Chong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozumab swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chong landing some decent shots from guard.
Ozumab is still in real trouble! Can Chong finish him?
Chong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozumab seems to have recovered his senses.
Chong works over Ozumab with some ground and pound from guard.
Chong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ozumab's head.
Chong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Chong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chong connects with a couple of short punches.
Chong arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ozumab's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hongy Chong!

Event: SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Dinklage misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dinklage 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.
A swing and a miss from Dinklage.
Dinklage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Tiger lunges at Dinklage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dinklage's hand.
Dinklage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Dinklage misses
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
Dinklage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiger counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinklage is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiger finish him?
Tiger lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage looks winded!
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinklage seems to have recovered his senses.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dinklage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Dinklage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Tiger counters with a nice right hand that sends Dinklage toppling to the canvas! Dinklage scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tiger finish him?!
Dinklage throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiger counters with a left to the body.
Tiger swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range. #T1#
Dinklage loses concentration momentarily and Tiger pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Dinklage crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Tiger finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lion Tiger!
A relieved looking Lion Tiger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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