Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 44: Ounnagn vs Hunt
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Diesel jabs Rud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Rud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Rud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diesel sprawls well initially but Rud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rud wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rud is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diesel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristoffer Rud!

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 1
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Rolls misses with a straight right.
Fungas misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolls misses the target.
A punch combination from Fungas misses.
Fungas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fungas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fungas misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolls misses the target.
Fungas misses with a double jab.
It looked like Rolls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fungas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rolls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fungas on the side of the head.
Rolls dodges the punch combination from Fungas.
The fighters circling - Rolls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toe Fungas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fungas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fungas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rolls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rolls! Fungas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Rolls!

Event: HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Smooth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smooth lands a glancing blow to the side of Tampukpuk's head.
Smooth throws a lazy uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smooth throws a solid leg kick but Tampukpuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smooth.
Tampukpuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tampukpuk looks to throw the jab but Smooth is out of range.
We've been told by Smooth's head coaches at Cloud9 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smooth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tampukpuks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smooth throws a chopping leg kick but Tampukpuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tampukpuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smooth is able to avoid easily.
Smooth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smooth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smooth 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.
Smooth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tampukpuk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Smooth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch but Smooth slips to the side
and Smooth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smooth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Tampukpuk is rocked!
Smooth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smooth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tampukpuk. That did some damage!
Smooth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Smooth. That snapped Tampukpuk's head back.
Tampukpuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Smooth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smooth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smooth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tampukpuk.
Smooth digs a good hook to Tampukpuk's body.
Tampukpuk throws out a powerful jab.
Smooth throws a combination. Tampukpuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smooth throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smooth throws a leg kick which misses Tampukpuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Tampukpuk tries to avoid it. #T2##KD#
Smooth drops Tampukpuk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tampukpuk looks back up at him and smiles so Smooth waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tampukpuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Smooth finish him?
A solid body kick from Smooth.
Smooth connects with a leg kick.
Tampukpuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Smooth lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back.
Smooth looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Smooth backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Tampukpuk's temple! It sends Tampukpuk violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Smooth celebrates and the doctors try to help Tampukpuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mbape Smooth!
Mbape Smooth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC 10: Mercenary vs Lardy
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jamari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Jamari's head coaches at Cloud9 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Jamari. No joy for Cartwright on that attempt.
Jamari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cartwright cracks Jamari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Jamari.
Cartwright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamari.
Cartwright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamari tries to avoid it but Cartwright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamari to the ground. Jamari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miman Jamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Cartwright.
The fighters circling - Cartwright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamari tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Callum Cartwright has been cut.
Jamari wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamari tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the head.
Jamari wobbles Cartwright with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Jamari dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Cartwright to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miman Jamari!

Event: ENIGMA 131
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Reaper.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reaper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reefer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Reefer is predictable there
and Reaper counters with a nice uppercut.
Reefer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reaper momentarily.
Reaper avoids the body shot from Reefer.
Reaper feints a counter leg kick.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Reefer moved out of range.
Reefer misses with a left hand
and Reaper counters with a nice body shot.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reefer - that will leave a mark!
Reefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Reaper slips under a jab from Reefer.
Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reefer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Reefer connects with a nice looking jab.
Reefer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reaper misses with a straight left.
Reefer throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Reaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reaper throws a hook to the side of Reefer's head but Reefer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reefer. #CL#
Reefer clinches.
Reefer throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Reefer.
Reefer tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Reefer fails to land.
Reefer misses with some punches.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
Reefer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reapers head.
Reefer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A short right from Reefer on the inside.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper digs a right hand into Reefer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reefer's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper tries to work over Reefer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reefer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reefer.
Reaper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Reefer breaks from the clinch.
Reaper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reefer.
Reefer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reaper misses with a straight right.
Reefer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Reefer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reefer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Reaper throws a front kick that sends Reefer stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Reefer forces Reaper back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Reaper on the inside.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Reefer crunches a lovely knee into Reaper's ribcage.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reefer's elbow.
Reaper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reefer has him pressed against the cage.
Reaper gets through Reefer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Reaper.
Reaper is trying to push Reefer away but Reefer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Reefer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reefer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Reefer.
Reefer misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reefer. That's going to slow Reaper down.
Reaper blocks a jab.
Reaper thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Reefer misses with the body kick
and Reaper counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reefer connects with a solid leg kick.
Reefer misses the shot to the body.
Reaper throws a leg kick but Reefer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reefer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reefer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reefer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reefer lands a jab.
Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reefer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reaper throws a push kick but Reefer slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Reefer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reefer takes one to the chin there.
Reaper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reefer. Reefer obviously looking to wear him down.
Reefer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Reefer throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper scores with a leg kick.
Reaper swings widly with a right hand
and Reefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reaper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reefer takes a step back to recover.
Reaper throws a looping overhand right but Reefer ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Reefer.
A leg kick checked by Reefer.
An attempted straight right counter from Reefer misses the target.
Reaper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reaper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reefer - the referee stops the clock and Reaper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reefer. Reaper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Reefer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reaper counters with a right hand to the body.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
Reefer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Reefer jabs at Reaper's body.
Reaper with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Reefer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reefer connects with a leg kick.
Reefer scores with a shot to the body.
Reefer misses with a leg kick
and Reefer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Reefer scores with a nice strike.
Reaper punishes Reefer's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper lands with a shot to the body.
Reefer misses with a low kick.
Reefer takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reaper! But no joy.
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Reefer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reaper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reefer is able to avoid easily.
Reaper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reefer.
Reefer blocks a jab.#T3#
Reefer throws a sloppy body shot
and Reaper counters with an outside leg kick.
Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Reefer slips the punch.
Reefer tries to work over Reaper's front leg with a kick but Reaper checks it.
Reefer lands a front kick.
Reaper misses with a straight left.
Reefer is looking to counter punch.
Reefer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reaper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reefer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reefer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reaper takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Reefer drives through and clinches with Reaper against the cage.
Reefer tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Reaper.
Jim Reefer has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Reaper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reefer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
Jim Reefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reefer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reefer lands with a hook. Reaper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Reefer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reaper is out of range and Reefer settles back down.
Reaper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reefer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Reefer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reaper slips under a jab.
Reaper flicks out a counter leg kick but Reefer steps away.
Reefer misses with a low kick as Reaper jumps back.
Reaper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reefer blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Reaper misses
letting Reefer counter with a right hand.
Reaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Reefer.
Reaper throws an off balance right hand
and Reefer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Reefer misses
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Reefer tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Reefer misses.
Reefer throws a front kick aimed at Reaper's knee but Reaper avoids it well.
Reefer misses with the body kick
and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reefer.
Reaper connects with a nice looking jab.
Reefer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reefer throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reefer lands a jab to the head.
Reefer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Reefer.
A jab from Reefer misses.
Reaper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reefer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reaper throws out a counter right but Reefer avoids it with no problem.
Jim Reefer is winning the standup battle so far.
Reefer connects with an inside leg kick.
Reefer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Good work by Reefer as he checks the leg kick.
Reefer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper takes one to the chin there.
Reefer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reaper.
Despite the aggression on Reaper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jake Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reefer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by Reefer - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reefer misses with a lunging right hand
and Reaper counters with a left and a right that stings Reefer.
Reefer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reefer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Reefer.
Reaper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick from Reefer misses
and Reaper counters with an outside leg kick.
Reefer with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Reefer misses with a hook
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Reefer 's knee.
Reaper with a jab.
Reaper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reefer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reefer misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reefer misses with a right hand
and Reaper counters with a straight right hand.
Reefer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaper.
Reefer lands an overhand right.
Reefer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reefer moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reefer. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reaper thows a leg kick but Reefer checks it
and Reefer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reaper thinking. #CL#
Reefer has closed the distance and engaged Reaper in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper scores with a shot to the side of Reefer's head.
Reefer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reefer blocks it with crossed arms.
Reefer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reaper avoids it.
Reefer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Reefer controls the action.
A short left from Reaper.
Reefer swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper is working Reefer over against the cage.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Reefer.
Well Reefer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Reefer!
A very excited looking Jim Reefer 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: BB 77 - White vs Maharajah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maharajah defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Maharajah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maharajah throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Maharajah moves into range and clinches up with White.#TD#
White manages to pull guard.
Maharajah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maharajah lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Maharajah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maharajah chips away with some ground and pound.
Maharajah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Let's hope that Maharajah has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
White is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Maharajah frees his head nicely. Oh but White has switched to an armbar! Maharajah is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thor White!
A very excited looking Thor White 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: BB 77 - White vs Maharajah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Mammadov throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
Mammadov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack 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 Mammadov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mammadov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mammadov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mammadov 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 chopping leg kick lands by Jack. #TD2#
Mammadov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jack on his heels. He'll look to pass Jack's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mammadov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mammadov stands and throws Jack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mammadov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mammadov trying to control the position but Jack is working away. #SUB2#
Mammadov is trying to get an arm triangle but Jack is defending well.
Mammadov looking to control but instead Jack has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov. #SUB2#
Mammadov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack is looking to control Mammadov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jack avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mammadov seems to be working for a kimura but Jack defends the submission attempt.
Mammadov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jack is controlling Mammadov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Mammadov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mammadov moves into full mount! Jack won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Jack is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mammadov locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Jack is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusuf Mammadov!
Yusuf Mammadov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XI
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Hasselhoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bol.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hasselhoff throws the kick towards the body but Bol avoids it.
Bol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hasselhoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Hasselhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hasselhoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Bol.
Hasselhoff throws the left hand but Bol avoids the punch easily.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the side of Bol's head but Bol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bol bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bol misses with a lunging right hand
and Hasselhoff counters with a leg kick.
Bol ducks under a wild hook from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hasselhoff misses the target.
That kick from Hasselhoff tenderised Bol's leg. Bol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bol connects with a solid leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws a shot to the body.
Bol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hasselhoff in his tracks. #T2#
Bol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hasselhoff flicks out a counter leg kick but Bol steps away.
Bol misses with a hook
and Hasselhoff counters with an outside leg kick.
Hasselhoff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hasselhoff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasselhoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A cross from Hasselhoff lands.#KD2#
Hasselhoff lands a big right hand that sends Bol crashing to the mat! Hasselhoff stays standing though and waves Bol back to his feet!
Bol checks a leg kick.
Bol takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hasselhoff. Bol shrugs it off though.
Hasselhoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bol throws a combination that misses
and Bol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bol ducks under a wild hook from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook
and Bol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Misha Hasselhoff's cut even more.
Hasselhoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bol swings for the body but Hasselhoff moves out of range. #T4#
Hasselhoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Bol counters with a nice uppercut.
Hasselhoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasselhoff tries to score with a low kick but Bol moves his leg out of the way.
Bol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bol misses with a lunging right hand
and Hasselhoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasselhoff connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Yar Bol's cut is getting worse.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hasselhoff!
No joy there for Hasselhoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Hasselhoff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hasselhoff throws a push kick but Bol slaps the foot to one side.
Hasselhoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Bol misses the target.
Bol lands with a nice body punch.
Bol has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hasselhoff.
Bol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hasselhoff throws a jab when Bol was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hasselhoff throws out the jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bol might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hasselhoff throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bol to counter with a crisp jab.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hasselhoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bol.#T1#
Bol looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range.
Hasselhoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasselhoff misses with a low kick.
Bol scores with a leg kick.
Bol looks for the body kick but Hasselhoff saw that one coming.
Bol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hasselhoff lands a right hook to the body.
Hasselhoff misses the body punch
and Bol counters with a left to the body.
Hasselhoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Hasselhoff tries to land a front kick but Bol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bol half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Hasselhoff misses with a body kick.
Bol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bol moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Hasselhoff lands.
Bol misses with a hook.
Bol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hasselhoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bol looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range.
Hasselhoff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hasselhoff jabs at Bol's body.#T3#
Bol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hasselhoff throws a leg kick
and Bol counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Misha Hasselhoff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bol is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hasselhoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasselhoff throws the left hand but Bol avoids the punch easily.
Bol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hasselhoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bol scores with a sloppy right hand. Hasselhoff should have avoided that one.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Bol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff scores with a head kick.
Hasselhoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bol connects with a solid leg kick.
Hasselhoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff tries to land a front kick but Bol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hasselhoff throws a low kick but Bol moves out of range easily.
Bol throwing a counter right hand but Hasselhoff manages to avoid it.
Bol checks a leg kick nicely.
Bol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yar Bol will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hasselhoff misses with a body shot.
Bol feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hasselhoff misses with a right hand
and Bol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hasselhoff misses with a left hand
and Bol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Misha Hasselhoff's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hasselhoff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff and Bol are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Hasselhoff throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Bol into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Hasselhoff knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Misha Hasselhoff!
A victorious Misha Hasselhoff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Demirci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Demirci.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demirci takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Demirci connects with a jab.
Demirci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A punch lands to the side of Demirci 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demirci lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Demirci misses.
Demirci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie cracks Demirci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.#TD#
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Demirci pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Demirci controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has his hands on Demirci's head, controlling the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demirci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Demirci has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control but Demirci postures up. #SUB#
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #T3#
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.
Demirci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demirci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Demirci trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the position.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Demirci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci 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#
Gracie lands a body shot.
Demirci misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Demirci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demirci showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Demirci seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Demirci postures up. #SUB#
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Demirci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demirci wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Demirci slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demirci swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirci throws out the jab.
Gracie punishes Demirci's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Demirci throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Demirci's body. Demirci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Demirci looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Demirci stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Demirci!
Demirci trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Demirci tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him. #T4##SUB#
Demirci tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Demirci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Demirci trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omer Demirci dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Demirci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demirci advances to mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Demirci trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Demirci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie won't allow Demirci to pass to mount. #T1#
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demirci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Demirci is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Demirci controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Demirci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gracie moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Demirci defends easily.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Demirci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omer Demirci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demirci, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: LAFC FN 11
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
Lima gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lincoln moves away from the strike by Lima.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lincoln lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lincoln but Lincoln pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lincoln looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick there by Lincoln .#T1#
Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincoln thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lima if he has to take too many more of those.
Lincoln lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincoln changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lincoln ! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Lincoln 's shoulder, as Lincoln tries to avoid the shot.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick.
Lincoln moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Lincoln .
Lincoln smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Lincoln .
Lincoln wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lincoln lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lincoln . #T3#
Lincoln scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Lincoln scores with a one two! Lima had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a good jab.
Lincoln fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Lincoln throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lincoln lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lima at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lincoln .
Nice straight punches there by Lincoln . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lincoln .
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima tries to clinch up
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Lima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lincoln .
The crowd cheers as Lincoln lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lima doesn't seem phased though.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lincoln with the inside leg kick.
Lima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lincoln jabs Lima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincoln .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima takes one to the chin there.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln 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#
Lima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lincoln is able to avoid easily.
Lincoln with a jab.
Lincoln throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lincoln throws a one two combo.
A nice leg kick from Lincoln , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln with the inside leg kick.
Lincoln fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima tries to land a leg kick but Lincoln saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
Lima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Lima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lima will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Lincoln misses with a series of wild punches.
Lincoln chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lincoln connects with a body shot that sends Lima's belly button to the back.
Lima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lincoln throws out a powerful jab.
Lima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lincoln getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lima wants to clinch but Lincoln slips to the side
and Lincoln counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick lands for Lincoln . #T2#
Lima takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln . No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Lincoln appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincoln with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lincoln there.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Lincoln cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lincoln lands a nice shot to the body.
Lincoln throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lincoln finds it's way round the side to connect with Lima's head. #T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Lincoln finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Lincoln .
Lincoln stuffs the takedown.
Lincoln throws out a counter right but Lima avoids it with no problem.
Lincoln lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincoln .
Lima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lincoln buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lincoln connects with the punch.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Lincoln looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A good leg kick by Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a sloppy right hand. Lima should have avoided that one.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Lincoln fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lima tries for a takedown but Lincoln sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Lincoln lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
Lincoln smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincoln , as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln scores with a nice strike.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lincoln swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima attempts a counter takedown but Lincoln avoids it well and moves away.
Lincoln throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Lincoln .
Nice shot by Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lincoln keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lincoln .#T1#
Lincoln bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Lincoln .
Lincoln dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln lands with an overhand left.
Lincoln scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Lincoln scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Lincoln connects with a crisp jab.
Lincoln has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Lincoln cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lincoln cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lincoln manages to circle out of the way.
Lincoln fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lincoln scoring well with a low kick there.
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Lincoln scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Lincoln connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincoln , as that shot connected.
Lincoln is looking to slow Lima down with leg kicks.
Lincoln lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lima's sensitive parts.
Lincoln swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincoln darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lincoln connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lima on the side of the head.
Lincoln connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Lincoln thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincoln lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima thows a leg kick but Lincoln checks it
and Lincoln counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Lincoln , right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln connects with an inside leg kick.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lincoln .
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paulo Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !

Event: C132: Akinwande vs. Okongwu
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Akinwande throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Akinwande looks to land a body kick but Okongwu moved away.
Okongwu feints a counter leg kick.
Akinwande tries to land a front kick but Okongwu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okongwu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Akinwande. #CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Akinwande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akinwande misses the body punch
and Okongwu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okongwu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Akinwande catches Okongwu right on the button with a cross.
Akinwande throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Akinwande misses with a kick to the body
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Akinwande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Akinwande looks to throw a body kick
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Akinwande misses the target.
Okongwu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Akinwande tries to clinch but Okongwu moves away
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu swats away the attempt to clinch by Akinwande.
Akinwande will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
A big right from Akinwande misses.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akinwande wants to clinch.
Okongwu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akinwande.
Akinwande looks to land a body kick but Okongwu moved away.
Akinwande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akinwande throws out the jab.
Okongwu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Okongwu scores with a leg kick.
Akinwande misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Akinwande.
Okongwu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Akinwande moves into the clinch.#T2#
Okongwu blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akinwande.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands a shot to the body.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Akinwande.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akinwande is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Okongwu lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Okongwu.
Akinwande takes a shot to the head.
Okongwu tries to throw a body punch but Akinwande avoids it by throwing Okongwu back against the cage.
Akinwande pushes off an throws an elbow but Okongwu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Okongwu.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu tries to work over Akinwande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Okongwu pushes Akinwande back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okongwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Okongwu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
A short left from Okongwu.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akinwande's elbow.
Okongwu gets through Akinwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okongwu misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okongwu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Good body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Akinwande is rocked!
Okongwu dips a shoulder and cracks Akinwande with a mighty uppercut! Akinwande falls back against the cage and Okongwu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Akinwande is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Okongwu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C132: Akinwande vs. Okongwu
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenobi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by Point - just one landing.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Kenobi.
Point on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Point has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Point slips a jab from Kenobi.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Point slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point cracks a nice hook into Kenobi's ribs.
Point moves out of range of the body kick from Kenobi.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenobi. That's going to slow Point down.
Point blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kenobi. #T1#
Point on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Point throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kenobi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Point - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
Kenobi with a hook.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Kenobi swats away the attempt to clinch by Point.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Point is just out of range.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Point takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenobi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenobi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Point misses.
Point moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi connects with the punch.
Kenobi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Point lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Point checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenobi tries to work over Point's front leg with a kick but Point checks it.
Point loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Point takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kenobi.#CL#
Point moves into the clinch.#T3#
Point gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenobi.
A shot in the inside from Point.
Point'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.
Kenobi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kenobi wants to take the fight to the mat but Point manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obi Wan Kenobi.
Point throws a knee to the head but misses.
Point with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kenobi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Point fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Kenobi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Point wants to clinch up but Kenobi keeps it at a distance.
Point backing away here, and Kenobi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kenobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Point misses with a body shot.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kenobi swings for the body but Point moves out of range. #T4#
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Point's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kenobi under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Kenobi.
Kenobi pushes Point away with a front kick.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenobi. That's going to slow Point down.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenobi works the jab nicely.
Point misses the jab.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Point.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenobi. That snapped Point's head back.
Kenobi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Kenobi dips to his left and cracks Point with an uppercut!
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
A quick step to the side and Point tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Kenobi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Kenobi.
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Point misses with a straight right.
Point is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kenobi tried to score with a low kick but Point checks it.#T1#
Point misses with a looping right.
A jab from Point misses.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi throws a lazy body kick
enabling Point to counter with a crisp jab.
Point takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi connects with a jab.
Point connects with a body shot that sends Kenobi's belly button to the back.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi tries a low kick but Point avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Kenobi.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point. #T2#
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenobi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Point moves in looking to clinch but Kenobi pushes him off.#CL#
Point pushes Kenobi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenobi wants to take the fight to the mat but Point manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Point.
Kenobi has Point pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Point manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Point lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Point lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Point gets underhooks to prevent Kenobi's takedown attempt.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obi Wan Kenobi.
Kenobi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Point is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Point.
Point lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kenobi looking for a takedown.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenobi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Point gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenobi is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Point. #ROC#Kenobi is rocked!#T3#
Kenobi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Point gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenobi is still on wobbly legs! Can Point finish him?
Point has Kenobi pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kenobi is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Point - that's hurt Kenobi badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kenobi is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kenobi doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Brayden Point!
An out of breath Brayden Point thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Meridius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
Meridius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Meridius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Brown misses.
It seemed like Meridius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robert Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Meridius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meridius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Brown.#T1#
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Meridius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Meridius throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meridius! But no joy.
Brown is looking to wear down Meridius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meridius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meridius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Meridius.
Meridius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meridius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Brown. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meridius.
Meridius tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A short right from Meridius on the inside.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Meridius in his tracks for a moment.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius working aggressively here.
Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius lands with a left to the head.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Meridius.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Meridius lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Meridius - that landed with a thud.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
Brown blocks a body shot from Meridius.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Meridius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Meridius.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Meridius - that landed with a thud.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown blocking some punches.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Brown.
A short uppercut from Meridius.
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 Robert Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown cracks Meridius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown misses with an uppercut
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Meridius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meridius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Meridius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Meridius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown thuds his right hand into Meridius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown cracks Meridius with an open hand slap.#T1#
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meridius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robert Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown tries to clinch but Meridius moves away
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meridius is out of range and Brown settles back down.
It seemed like Meridius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Meridius is out of range.
Meridius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Meridius counters with a nice right hand that sends Brown toppling to the canvas! Brown scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Meridius finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Meridius lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Meridius.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Meridius breaks the clinch.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Meridius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Meridius lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Brown misses with a hook
and Meridius counters with a huge right that knocks Brown out cold! Meridius is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Meridius!
A victorious Maximus Meridius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Carioni instigates a clinch.
Carioni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ali'is head.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i lands a body shot.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carionis head.
Carioni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carioni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali'i blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali'i definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carioni misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Ali'i working hard to break the clinch.
Carioni lands a shot to the body.
Carioni throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carioni lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
A shot in the inside from Carioni.
Carioni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ali'i. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Ali'i throws a head punch that misses.
Ali'i tries to throw a body punch but Carioni avoids it by throwing Ali'i back against the cage.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
Ali'i lands a left hand.
Carioni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali'i's efforts to push away.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Carioni misses with a punch on the inside.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali'i throws a punch but it's blocked by Carioni.
Carioni lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Ali'i breaks from the clinch.
Carioni lands with a straight right. Ali'i didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Ali'i.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Carioni lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Carioni there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali'i misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Carioni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Carioni clinches.
Ali'i struggles to land a body shot inside as Carioni controls his hands.
A short right from Ali'i on the inside.
Ali'i has a couple of punches blocked by Carioni.
A short left from Carioni.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali'i.
Carioni lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Carioni - that landed with a thud.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali'i misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ali'i seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carioni can turn it around.#T3#
Ali'i tries to work over Carioni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali'i swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carioni throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Carioni.
A hook to the body from Carioni.
Ali'i is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Carioni.
A short right from Carioni.
Carioni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
Carioni struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali'i controls his hands.
Carioni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carioni pushes Ali'i back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni lands a hook that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carioni blocks an uppercut.
Carioni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carioni.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carioni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Carioni. #T4#
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Carioni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali'i backwards.
Carioni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Carioni.
Ali'i misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioni.
Carioni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Carioni. #ROC2#Ali'i is rocked!
Carioni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ali'i is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carioni digs a right hand into Ali'i's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ali'i's gas tank.
Carioni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carioni lands a nice shot to the body.
Carioni presses Ali'i against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carioni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali'i.
Ali'i seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali'i working aggressively here.
Carioni lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carioni creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ali'i's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ali'i drops to his knees and Carioni pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
A victorious Rodrigo Carioni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TUF S2: Round 1, Day 2
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Tyranis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyranis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyranis swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Tyranis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyranis tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Tyranis tries to sprawl but Cartwright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tyranis tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Tyranis is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyranis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cartwright passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyranis!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright won't let Tyranis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Cartwright is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tyranis is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tyranis flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cartwright anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tyranis and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cartwright slips an arm under Tyranis chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cartwright has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cartwright is squeezing on Tyranis like an anaconda would it's prey. Tyranis fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cooper Cartwright!

Event: HFC 36: Ilmarinen vs Tintley 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Diesel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nomak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Nomak 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Nomak has been cut.
Nomak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diesel lands with a nice body kick.
Nomak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nomak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diesel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nomak takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Nomak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nomak misses with a straight right.
Diesel lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomak misses with a straight right.
Diesel connects with a jab.
Diesel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nomak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diesel. Nomak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nomak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Diesel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nomak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice combination there by Nomak. #CUT#It looks like Sour Diesel has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diesel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Frank Nomak's cut is getting worse.
Nomak just misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diesel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nomak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diesel counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Diesel.
Diesel throws a right hand that Nomak ducks under and follows up with a left that Nomak also avoids with ease.
Diesel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nomak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diesel cracks Nomak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Nomak is rocked!
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Nomak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diesel digs a good hook to Nomak's body.
Diesel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diesel lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Nomak up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Diesel from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Nomak's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sour Diesel!
A victorious Sour Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 142 Assndrop vs Fukumitsu
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Diego there.
No joy there for Rolls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rolls with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Rolls moves away and avoids it.
Rolls is looking to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rolls is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Diego is looking to chop away at Rolls's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Diego throws a solid leg kick but Rolls takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diego.
Rolls throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rolls takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diego jabs Rolls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.#CL2#
Diego forces Rolls back against the cage and clinches.
Rolls lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Rolls pulls guard. #T1##SU2#
Diego stands up from Rolls's guard - Diego perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Rolls misses with an uppercut
and Diego makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sam Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolls.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Rolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolls was well out of range. Poor timing from Diego.
Diego misses with a jab to the body
and Rolls counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.#CL#
Rolls clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rolls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego presses Rolls against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rolls throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego. #BC#
Rolls breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolls throws an off balance right hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolls connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Diego connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rolls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Rolls tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolls lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Diego is looking to close the distance but Rolls sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Diego crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Diego is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bubba Rolls!

Event: C130: Graves vs. De Minaur
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Princip looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lacplesis misses with a kick to the body.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Princip.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Princip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Lacplesis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Princip avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacplesis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip blocks a jab.
Lacplesis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Princip. Princip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Princip sizes up Lacplesis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Princip.
Lacplesis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a series of strikes. Princip will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Princip's midsection.
Lacplesis throws a push kick but Princip slaps the foot to one side.
Lacplesis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Princip closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacplesis thumps Princip with a low kick.
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacplesis's head.
Princip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip tries to clinch there but Lacplesis circles away. #T2#
Lacplesis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Princip is out of range and Lacplesis settles back down.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacplesis lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Princip's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Princip duly obliges.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Lacplesis is looking to slow Princip down with leg kicks.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacplesis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
A jab from Princip misses.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Princip works Lacplesis's body with a nice hook.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Princip's ribs.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Lacplesis misses
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Princip jumps back.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Princip.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Princip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacplesis slips a straight right by Princip.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Princip checks it.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Princip throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Princip lunges at Lacplesis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacplesis's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Princip was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Lacplesis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacplesis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip cracks Lacplesis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to score with a low kick but Princip moves his leg out of the way.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
It looked like Princip wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis swats away the attempt to clinch by Princip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Princip misses with the combination.
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 Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip checks a leg kick nicely.
Lacplesis throws a front kick that sends Princip stumbling back into the cage.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip blocks a low kick nicely.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
letting Lacplesis counter with a right hand.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Princip's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Lacplesis. #T1#
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Princip avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lacplesis walks into a left hand.
Princip jabs Lacplesis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis tries to land a front kick but Princip steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Princip. That did some damage!
Lacplesis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip lands a jab.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Princip chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Princip throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacplesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Princip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Princip sizes up Lacplesis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Princip misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Princip looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacplesis, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Princip checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Lacplesis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lacplesis tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Lacplesis misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Princip misses
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Lacplesis defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Princip takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Princip swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip misses with the combination.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy body shot
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip blocks the body kick.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Princip.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Princip throwing a counter right hand but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis punishes Princip's body with a nice straight punch.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip connects with a body shot.
A big right from Princip misses.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Lacplesis should have avoided that one.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Lacplesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lacplesis to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Princip takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Princip misses.
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Princip digs a good hook to Lacplesis's body.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacplesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacplesis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Princip blocks the leg kick.
Princip is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Princip.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Princip checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Princip.
Lacplesis punishes Princip's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis digs a good hook to Princip's body.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Lacplesis slips under a jab.
Lacplesis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lacplesis 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. #T3#
Princip avoids a kick to the body.
Lacplesis moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Princip.
Lacplesis throws out a counter right but Princip avoids it with no problem.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacplesis throws a low kick, looking for Princip's leg but Princip calmly moves out of range.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Princip blocks the low kick.
It looked like Princip was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lacplesis.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
Princip with a hook.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Lacplesis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lacplesis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacplesis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Lacplesis drops his hands momentarily and Princip takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Princip checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Lacplesis's belly button to the back.
Princip digs a good body shot into Lacplesis's ribs.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip jabs at Lacplesis's body.
A left lands for Lacplesis.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Princip checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Louis Princip.
Well Princip 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AKF 69 | Akira vs. Kim
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Kim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Akira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akira misses with a looping right.
Kim lands a nice shot that snaps Akira's head back.
Kim cracks Akira with an open hand slap.
Kim misses with a hook.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kim misses with a leg kick
and Akira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
I was talking to Akira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kim tries to work over Akira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akira looking to stall.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Akira digs a right hand underneath Kim's ribcage. Kim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Akira.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akira.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akira prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim working aggressively here.
Akira digs a right hand into Kim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kim's gas tank.
Akira lands with a left to the head.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Akira back against the ropes.
Kim prevents a body shot from Akira.
Akira taking a breather.
Good body shot from Kim.
Akira scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
We've been informed that Kim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Akira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim blocking some punches.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akira prevents a body shot from Kim.
Akira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kim prevents a body shot from Akira.
Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akira misses with some punches.
Akira blocks an uppercut.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Akira working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akira.
Kim working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Akira ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim throws a leg kick but Akira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Akira moved out of range nicely.
Akira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Akira.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim throws a leg kick but Akira moved away.
Akira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Akira counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim stuns Akira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.#KD#
Akira closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Kim crashing to the mat! Kim uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Akira is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Akira counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Kim goes down! Akira rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Kim is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Kim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akira finds it's way round the side to connect with Kim's head.
Akira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akira throws out the jab.
Kim misses with a hook.
Hokuto Akira is winning the standup battle so far.
Akira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kim misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akira counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Akira closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akira.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim. #T2#
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Akira backwards.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #BC#
Akira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Akira throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim feints and then cracks Akira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akira down. #CL2#
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Akira back against the ropes.
Akira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Akira throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim wants to clinch.
Akira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Akira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim is looking to clinch.
Akira avoids the body shot from Kim.
Akira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akira was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira tries to move into range but Kim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Kim throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Akira counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Kim onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Kim wants to clinch.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Kim wants to counter the offense by Akira and move into the clinch position.
Kim works the jab nicely.
Kim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akira misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Akira drives through and clinches with Kim against the ropes.
Akira lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Hokuto Akira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Akira uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akira.
Akira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kim presses Akira against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Akira - that landed with a thud.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Akira.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akira taking a breather.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akira.
Kim blocks a body shot from Akira.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Akira.
Kim is working Akira over against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
A right handed body shot lands from Kim.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hokuto Akira takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Kim misses with a body kick.
Akira throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kim motions for Akira to come forward. Kim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Kim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akira moves away.
Nice shot lands for Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira slips under a jab from Kim.
Kim connects with a body shot.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Akira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Akira misses with a straight right.
Akira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Kim swinging wildly here.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Akira is out of range. #CL#
Akira closes the distance and pushes Kim back into the ropes.
Good body shot from Akira.
Akira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akira digs a right hand underneath Kim's ribcage. Kim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Akira lands an uppercut.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim working aggressively here.
Akira blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Akira.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akiras head.
Akira swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akira tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim prevents a body shot from Akira.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akira blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akira.
Kim working aggressively here.
Akira scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akira looking to stall.
Akira blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Akira throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim tries to counter with a clinch but Akira shakes him off and moves away.
Yasol Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim throws a leg kick
and Akira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akira was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Akira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is looking to clinch but Akira is avoiding it.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Akira is just out of range.#CL#
Akira rushes Kim and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Akira scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kim.
A right hook to the body lands for Akira.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Akira misses with a punch to the body.
Akira tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Akira back against the ropes.
Akira misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Akira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
Kim lands a right hand.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Akira blocking some punches.
Akira throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akira's elbow. #T2#
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Akira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Akira.
Akira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Akira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Akira scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
A hook to the body from Akira.
Kim is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Akira.
Akira pushes Kim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akira blocking some punches.
Akira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akira scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Akira on the inside.
Akira lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Akira.
A body shot lands from Akira.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:43
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:43
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Hokuto Akira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AKF 69 | Akira vs. Kim
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
BySubtraction is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Route.
We've been informed that Route has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Route works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BySubtraction throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
BySubtraction has closed the distance and engaged Route in a clinch.
Route keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BySubtraction's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, BySubtraction just misses with a elbow thrown towards Route's brow.
Route tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Route swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Route fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction tries to work over Route's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Route.
Route feints and then cracks BySubtraction's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow BySubtraction down. #CL#
BySubtraction has closed the distance and engaged Route in a clinch. #BC2#
Route breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Route connects with a good right hand that stumbles BySubtraction. BySubtraction circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BySubtraction lands a nice leg kick that just misses Route's sensitive parts. #T1#
BySubtraction lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Route at a distance.
Route tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
BySubtraction scores with a jab to the head.
BySubtraction throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Route on the side of the head.
BySubtraction on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
BySubtraction gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BySubtraction lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Route takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Route on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like En Route has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from BySubtraction misses. #CL#
BySubtraction gets a clinch.
Route keeps control of BySubtraction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
BySubtraction blocks an uppercut.
Route gets through BySubtraction's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that BySubtraction has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Route looking to slow down the pace here.
Route misses with the head strike. #T2#
Route tries to throw a body punch but BySubtraction avoids it by throwing Route back against the ropes.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction can't break the clinch. #BC#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Route moves away.
Route swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Route.
Route takes a body punch but keeps moving.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Route saw that one coming.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Route on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
BySubtraction moves into range and clinches up with Route.
Route working aggressively here.
BySubtraction lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Route lands a left hand.
Route lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on En Route's cut.
That's time! BySubtraction's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Route ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Route moves out of range.
Route replies with a solid counter kick to the body but BySubtraction blocks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Route.
BySubtraction is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Route can do to turn this around?
Route takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Routes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Route closes the distance and clinches.
Route has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction. #BC#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BySubtraction checks a leg kick.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Route ducks down to avoid it.
Route follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Route has managed to clinch.
BySubtraction working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Route saw that one coming.
BySubtraction throws a looping overhand right but Route ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Route ducks right into an uppercut from BySubtraction.
A solid leg kick lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Route is rocked!
BySubtraction weaves into range and cracks Route right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Route goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! BySubtraction is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Addition BySubtraction!
Addition BySubtraction 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: CWC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 20, 2022

190 cm
30 yrs
235 lbs

202 cm
39 yrs
270 lbs

Morgan

Lima

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 33 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lima drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan has Lima pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Morgan has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
Lima wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lima's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (2) Lima#T2#
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Morgan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (5) vs (2) Lima
Morgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Lima tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.#T4#
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Morgan controlling the pace for now.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.#T5#
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Morgan has control of Lima's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lima regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lima stops Morgan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.
Lima wants to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima tries to hold on but Morgan postures up.#T7#
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Morgan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.#T8#
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Morgan stalling.
Lima trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Morgan is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Morgan is taking a breather. Lima says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lima is looking to improve his position. #T10##SUB2#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Lima wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Morgan stalling.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lima knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (8) vs (2) Lima#T12#
Morgan slows the pace down.
Lima looking for a sweep but Morgan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morgan (10) vs (2) Lima
Morgan wants to take Lima's back but he can't do it this time.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape. #T13#
Morgan moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (13) vs (2) Lima
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB#
Morgan working for a choke but Lima is defending well.
Morgan struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Lima right now. #T14#
Morgan is riding his opponent, not letting Lima buck him off. #SUB#
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Morgan's arms.
Lima is keeping busy. #SUB#
Morgan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lima doesn't escape. #SUB#
Lima showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Richard Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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