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Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 15, 2023





175 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



180 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pit Canthropus Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Koererlaerer looking to score a takedown here. Canthropus Jr is defending well but Koererlaerer drives through and ends up in Canthropus Jr's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Canthropus Jr (0) vs (2) Koererlaerer#SUB#
Canthropus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Canthropus Jr looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
Koererlaerer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koererlaerer looking to sit in guard and control but Canthropus Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canthropus Jr (2) vs (2) Koererlaerer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr content to stall in guard here.
Canthropus Jr wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.#T1#
Canthropus Jr is fighting to break Koererlaerer's control of his arms but Koererlaerer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koererlaerer keeping full guard, as Canthropus Jr tries to pass.
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canthropus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position here.
Canthropus Jr controlling from the top position. #T2#
Koererlaerer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Canthropus Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Canthropus Jr (2) vs (4) Koererlaerer
Canthropus Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Koererlaerer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Koererlaerer is working for a kimura but Canthropus Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Koererlaerer is trying to control the action in half guard but Canthropus Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Canthropus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koererlaerer is pushing down on Canthropus Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Canthropus Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Koererlaerer has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Canthropus Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koererlaerer is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Canthropus Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Koererlaerer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Canthropus Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Canthropus Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koererlaerer has picked Canthropus Jr up and slammed him! Canthropus Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Koererlaerer manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Canthropus Jr (2) vs (7) Koererlaerer
Canthropus Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Canthropus Jr holds on to Koererlaerer's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position but Canthropus Jr is working away.
Canthropus Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Canthropus Jr struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Canthropus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canthropus Jr is trying to control Koererlaerer's posture but Koererlaerer avoids it. #T5##SUB2#
Koererlaerer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Canthropus Jr, who protects the arm well.
Canthropus Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Canthropus Jr is working from the bottom.
Canthropus Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Canthropus Jr struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Canthropus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Canthropus Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Canthropus Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Canthropus Jr is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
Koererlaerer working away.#T7##SUB2#
Koererlaerer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Canthropus Jr wants to control but Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer tries to advance to mount but Canthropus Jr denies him.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Canthropus Jr is keeping him busy.
Canthropus Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Canthropus Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koererlaerer prevents Canthropus Jr from improving his position.
Koererlaerer is thwarting Canthropus Jr's attempts to control the position.#T8##SUB2#
Koererlaerer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Canthropus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Canthropus Jr!
Score +3 for passing guard: Canthropus Jr (2) vs (10) Koererlaerer
Canthropus Jr is looking to improve his position but Koererlaerer isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Koererlaerer but it's paid off an Canthropus Jr is forced to tap! Nice work by Koererlaerer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karsten Koererlaerer!
Karsten Koererlaerer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
A jab from Canthropus Jr does it's job there.
Kiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canthropus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Kiang off the cage and back into range.
Canthropus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Canthropus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiang goes for a double leg but Canthropus Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Canthropus Jr continues to drive forward.
Kiang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Canthropus Jr rushes Kiang and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Kiang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiang somewhat.#T1#
Canthropus Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Canthropus Jr gets a clinch. #BC#
Canthropus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Canthropus Jr forces Kiang back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#Kiang is rocked!
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Canthropus Jr rushes Kiang and presses him up against the cage.
Kiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Canthropus Jr finish him?
Kiang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yawa Kiang.#BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel Penn Training Den in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Canthropus Jr circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kiang to the canvas! Kiang doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Canthropus Jr keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 22, 2023
#R1#
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel Penn Training Den in the buildup to the fight.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
A leg kick checked by Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Budluvski scoring well with a low kick there.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Canthropus Jr's legs.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Budluvski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Budluvski throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Budluvski.
Canthropus Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canthropus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Budluvski ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Canthropus Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Budluvski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Canthropus Jr. That snapped Budluvski's head back.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Budluvski swings for the body but Canthropus Jr moves out of range. #T1#
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski tries to work over Canthropus Jr's front leg with a kick but Canthropus Jr checks it.
A punch combination from Canthropus Jr misses.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Budluvski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canthropus Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Budluvski's midsection.
Canthropus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budluvski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Canthropus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Budluvski connects with an inside leg kick.
Budluvski connects with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
Budluvski misses with a few strikes there.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canthropus Jr is able to avoid easily.
Canthropus Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Canthropus Jr. #T2#
A slow jab from Canthropus Jr misses its intended target.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Canthropus Jr lands a head shot.
Budluvski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canthropus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Budluvski lands a jab to Canthropus Jr's midsection.
Budluvski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski scores with a nice strike.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Budluvski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Canthropus Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budluvski.
Canthropus Jr punishes Budluvski's body with a nice straight punch.
Budluvski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr is having none of it. #T3#
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Budluvski doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus Jr circles away.
Canthropus Jr lands with a right hand.
Budluvski tries to land a front kick but Canthropus Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canthropus Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Budluvski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canthropus Jr at a distance.
Canthropus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Canthropus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Budluvski slips a jab and a cross from Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski lands with a cross. #T4#
Canthropus Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Budluvski.
Budluvski with a nice calf kick.
Canthropus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canthropus Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a combination. Budluvski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy right hand but Budluvski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Budluvski.
A punch combination from Canthropus Jr misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Budluvski moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski looks to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Canthropus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Budluvski to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick lands for Canthropus Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Budluvski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Budluvski avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canthropus Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Budluvski can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Canthropus Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canthropus Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budluvski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Budluvski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Canthropus Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Canthropus Jr cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budluvski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus Jr swinging wildly here. #T1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budluvski lands a jab to the nose.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Budluvski connects with a nice looking jab.
Canthropus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budluvski can do to turn this around?
Budluvski works Canthropus Jr's body with a nice hook.
Budluvski jabs Canthropus Jr right on the nose. Canthropus Jr blinks but takes it well.
Canthropus Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canthropus Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budluvski lands a nice shot that snaps Canthropus Jr's head back.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Budluvski tries to clinch up.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canthropus Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Canthropus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Budluvski's shoulder, as Budluvski tries to avoid the shot.
Pit Canthropus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus Jr.
Budluvski flicks out a counter leg kick but Canthropus Jr steps away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping right.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Budluvski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Canthropus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Canthropus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budluvski.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Budluvski avoids them all with ease.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Budluvski clinches with his opponent.
Budluvski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Budluvski lands an uppercut.
Budluvski lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Budluvski. #BC2#
Budluvski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Budluvski moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Budluvski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Budluvski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budluvski scores with a nice body kick.
Budluvski lands with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr switches off momentarily and Budluvski cracks him with a monster right hand! Canthropus Jr topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Budluvski dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Budluvski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Budluvski!
After the big win, Darwin Budluvski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 11, 2023
#R1#
Canthropus Jr blocks a head kick by Rainey.
Nice uppercut lands for Rainey. That snapped Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook. Rainey ducked under it nicely.
Rainey blocks a jab.
Rainey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Rainey.#TD#
Rainey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Canthropus Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey presses Canthropus Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rainey tries a knee to the head but Canthropus Jr blocks it. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Rainey.
Rainey lands a head shot.#ROC#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Rainey fakes the body blow, causing Canthropus Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Canthropus Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bradley Rainey!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 02, 2023
#R1#
Field doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus Jr circles away. #CL#
Field moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Field tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canthropus Jr throws out a loose jab but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field fails in his attempt to clinch.
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canthropus Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Canthropus Jr coming out on top.#T1##CL#
Field has taken the fight to the clinch.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot.
Field tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Field is looking to clinch but Canthropus Jr is avoiding it.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr with the counter takedown but Field avoids it easily.
Field fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Field wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Field.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Field throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canthropus Jr's waist but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Field off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field wants to clinch.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter the offense by Field and move into the clinch position.
Canthropus Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Roger Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field tries to clinch there but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Canthropus Jr feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Field tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Field wants to clinch#TD2#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Field is looking to regain half guard here but Canthropus Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Canthropus Jr decides to stand back up. Canthropus Jr steps back and let's Field get back to his feet.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Field stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canthropus Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Canthropus Jr leaves Field with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Field's ribcage but misses.
Field is looking to counter the offense by Canthropus Jr and move into the clinch.
Field will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Field takes a kick to the side of the head.
Field slips under a jab.
Field throws a low kick but it's checked well by Canthropus Jr.#TD#
Field dives in and scores a takedown into Canthropus Jr's guard.

Canthropus Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Field has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Field tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Canthropus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canthropus Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canthropus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Field moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Field tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Canthropus Jr is standing up over Field. Field looks to escape but Canthropus Jr dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Canthropus Jr stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Field has a takedown stuffed.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Field tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Field wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canthropus Jr throws a leg kick which misses Field's front leg but catches the back leg as Field tries to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canthropus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Field swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Field wants to clinch#TD2#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Field manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Field fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Field is looking to slow Canthropus Jr down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr. #T2#
Field shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canthropus Jr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Field swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Field with that takedown attempt.
Field finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Canthropus Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Canthropus Jr tenderised Field's leg. Field is trying to keep his angry face on.
Field fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Field wants to clinch.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Field is looking to wear down Canthropus Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut.
Roger Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Field tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Field drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr with the counter takedown but Field avoids it easily.#T4##TD#
Canthropus Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand and escape but Field is having none of it. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Field presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Field pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Field.
Field shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Field's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Field.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Canthropus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canthropus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Field avoids them all with ease.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Field shoots in for a double leg but Canthropus Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild combination.
Field tries to clinch up.
Canthropus Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Field walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canthropus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Field shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canthropus Jr as he avoids it easily.
Field shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Canthropus Jr 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.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Field tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canthropus Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Field blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Field is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Field appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Field moves out of range easily.
Field tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves away #TD2#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Field! #SU2#
Canthropus Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Roger Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Field fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Field with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Field on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Field moves to clinch but Canthropus Jr breaks away #TD2#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Field fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU2#
Canthropus Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canthropus Jr.
Nice jab there from Canthropus Jr.
Field tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Field fails in his attempt to clinch.
Field fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a takedown into side control. #T3##SU2#
Canthropus Jr stands up.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Field throws a big shot that misses.
Field misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canthropus Jr.
Pit Canthropus Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Canthropus Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Canthropus Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Field with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canthropus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Field throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range. #T4#
Field tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Canthropus Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Field pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Field wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Field misses with a hook.
Field tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus Jr with a nice calf kick.
Canthropus Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canthropus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Field wants to clinch#TD2#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Canthropus Jr!

After the fight, Pit Canthropus Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Roger Field was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'.

 

Event: Grunge 68: Night Goat     
Date:   Oct 24, 2021
#R1#
Whitaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whitaker .
Whitaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Canthropus Jr circles away.
Whitaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canthropus Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitaker . Whitaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitaker lands a lovely overhand right.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Whitaker misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker .
Canthropus Jr misses with the body kick
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Canthropus Jr.#CL#
Whitaker has managed to clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Whitaker 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitaker lunges at Canthropus Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canthropus Jr's hand.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
It looked like Whitaker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canthropus Jr.
Whitaker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Whitaker has closed the distance and engaged Canthropus Jr in a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Canthropus Jr.
Whitaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Whitaker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr is trying to break the clinch but Whitaker is controlling him.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Canthropus Jr 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.
Canthropus Jr looks to throw a body kick
letting Whitaker counter with a right hand.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canthropus Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Canthropus Jr defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Whitaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.#T3#
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canthropus Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Canthropus Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whitaker misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whitaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canthropus Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Whitaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whitaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whitaker scores with a hook to the body. Canthropus Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canthropus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canthropus Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab from Whitaker .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Whitaker tenderised Canthropus Jr's leg. Canthropus Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
A big right from Canthropus Jr misses.
Canthropus Jr tries to move into range but Whitaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whitaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canthropus Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice hook to Whitaker 's body. Whitaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a front kick but Whitaker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canthropus Jr walks into a straight right hand from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whitaker .
A clash of legs there as Canthropus Jr blocks the low kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Whitaker jabs Canthropus Jr right on the nose. Canthropus Jr blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whitaker .
Canthropus Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whitaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker .
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick.
Whitaker lands with a cross.
Whitaker connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Whitaker misses the target.
Whitaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canthropus Jr on the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Canthropus Jr drops his hands momentarily and Whitaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canthropus Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Whitaker catches Canthropus Jr right on the button with a cross.
Canthropus Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Whitaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Canthropus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canthropus Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Whitaker has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Whitaker .
Whitaker prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker avoids it by throwing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
Canthropus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whitaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Canthropus Jr.
Whitaker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker stalling.
Whitaker pushes Canthropus Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr - that landed with a thud.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitaker or not.
Still in the clinch, Canthropus Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whitaker scores with a shot to the side of Canthropus Jr's head.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker .
Whitaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand into Whitaker 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whitaker 's gas tank.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canthropus Jr.
Roy Whitaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canthropus Jr can do to turn this around?#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker fails to land.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canthropus Jr pushes Whitaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Canthropus Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whitaker lands a left hand.
Canthropus Jr tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker avoids it by throwing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Canthropus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canthropus Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
That kick from Whitaker tenderised Canthropus Jr's leg. Canthropus Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Whitaker sizes up Canthropus Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Whitaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whitaker throws a good cross that connects.
Whitaker tries to move into range but Canthropus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whitaker scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Whitaker rushes Canthropus Jr and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitaker throws out a powerful jab.
Whitaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canthropus Jr. That did some damage!
Whitaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canthropus Jr on the side of the head.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Whitaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus Jr slips the punch.
Roy Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker as he connects with a hook.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Whitaker misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Canthropus Jr.#T1#
Canthropus Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whitaker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canthropus Jr thinking.
Canthropus Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker throws a shot to the body.
Whitaker lands a head shot.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
Whitaker cracks Canthropus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Canthropus Jr misses.
Whitaker 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus Jr under the eye.#ROC#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Whitaker connects with a jab.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Whitaker finish him?
Canthropus Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whitaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Whitaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whitaker cracks Canthropus Jr with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
and Whitaker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Canthropus Jr! He's just covering up as Whitaker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Whitaker !
An out of breath Roy Whitaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pit Canthropus Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: Grunge 61: Facelift     
Date:   Aug 29, 2021
#R1#
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Canthropus Jr's shoulder, as Canthropus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Canthropus Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
It seemed like Canthropus Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canthropus Jr.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Picker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Picker.
Canthropus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picker to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Picker misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Canthropus Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr cracks Picker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Canthropus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Picker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Canthropus Jr.
Picker misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Picker thinking.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker throws an off balance right hand
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Picker is just out of range.
Picker swings widly with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Picker throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Picker moves out of range as Canthropus Jr strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picker. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Canthropus Jr defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus Jr is just out of range.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Canthropus Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Picker blocks it well.
Picker swings widly with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canthropus Jr throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picker swings widly with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Picker is rocked!
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Picker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Picker misses with a body shot
and Canthropus Jr counters with a huge right that knocks Picker out cold! Canthropus Jr is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr very nearly forgot to thank Kato amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Grunge 54: Canada     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Canthropus Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox with a poor takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a series of strikes. Knox will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox scores with a hook.#ROC#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Canthropus Jr scores with a push kick.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Beta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws an overhand right that drops Canthropus Jr like a sack of potatoes! Knox dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beta Knox!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Beta Knox waved his t-shirt featuring Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ 's logo in front of the cameras.
Pit Canthropus Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: Grunge 48: Alice In Chains     
Date:   Jun 06, 2021
#R1#
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Canthropus Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr keeps Funaki at a distance using the push kick.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funaki.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Funaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki throws out a counter right but Canthropus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Masa Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Funaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Funaki lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Funaki throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Canthropus Jr's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Funaki lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Masa Funaki!
In his post fight interview, Masa Funaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Pit Canthropus Jr had this to say: 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: Grunge 44: Man In The Box     
Date:   May 09, 2021
#R1#
Canthropus Jr blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Canthropus Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Cooter.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooter misses with an uppercut
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Cooter.
Cooter tries to land a front kick but Canthropus Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooter misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooter connects with an inside leg kick.
Cooter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Canthropus Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter scores with a shot to the body.
Cooter throws a leg kick which misses Canthropus Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Canthropus Jr tries to avoid it.
Cooter throws a wild body kick that Canthropus Jr sees coming a mile off.
Canthropus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Cooter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobweb Cooter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter misses with the body kick
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick.
Cooter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooter. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Cooter misses its intended target.
Cooter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooter throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canthropus Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cooter works Canthropus Jr's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping right.
Cooter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooter dives in for a single leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Canthropus Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cooter controls the action.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch.
Cooter tries a body shot but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Cooter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canthropus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Canthropus Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canthropus Jr's efforts to push away.
Cooter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canthropus Jr backwards.
Cooter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch.
Canthropus Jr pushes Cooter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Cooter. #T3#
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Canthropus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cooter or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooter. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Cooter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Canthropus Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cooter scores with a spinning back kick!
Canthropus Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canthropus Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooter cracks Canthropus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Cooter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Cooter thows a body kick. Canthropus Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooter moves away.
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Cooter.
Cooter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooter.
Canthropus Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooter misses with a shot to the body
letting Canthropus Jr counter with a right hand.
Cooter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick.
Cooter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooter.
Canthropus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooter. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cooter throws a push kick but Canthropus Jr slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canthropus Jr! But no joy.
Cooter wants to slow Canthropus Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Canthropus Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 Cobweb Cooter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cooter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cooter looks to land a combination but Canthropus Jr avoids it well.
Canthropus Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooter with a body shot.
Cooter scores with a sloppy right hand. Canthropus Jr should have avoided that one.
Cooter misses with a body punch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canthropus Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooter throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Cooter misses the body punch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Cobweb Cooter has been cut.#TD#
Cooter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cooter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Canthropus Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cooter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cooter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canthropus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cooter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cooter trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canthropus Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Canthropus Jr pulls Cooter in close to his closed guard and prevents Cooter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Canthropus Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooter is one step ahead there.
Cooter throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooter throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooter throwing strikes but missing.
Cooter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Canthropus Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Canthropus Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cooter's guard. #T2#
Cooter is looking to improve his position.
Canthropus Jr stalling.
Cooter is trying to get back to full guard.
Cooter is working hard here to advance position.
Cooter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cooter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canthropus Jr. #T3#
Cooter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cooter wants to hit a sweep here but Canthropus Jr passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cooter there!
Canthropus Jr wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cooter is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Canthropus Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cooter is desperately trying to improve his position but Canthropus Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Canthropus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cooter can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooter wants to hold on but Canthropus Jr pushes him away.
Canthropus Jr controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooter wants to control but Canthropus Jr is having none of it.
Pit Canthropus Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooter is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
That's time! Cooter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooter.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Cooter.
Canthropus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Cooter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws out a counter right but Cooter avoids it with no problem.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooter.
Canthropus Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Cooter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooter.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Cooter avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Canthropus Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Cooter misses with a looping left.
Canthropus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooter.
Cooter misses with a hook
and Cooter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canthropus Jr blocks the body kick.
Cooter looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus Jr is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Cooter.
A low kick from Cooter is predictable there
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooter misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Cooter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cooter connects with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters circling a little - Canthropus Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooter.
Cooter misses with a hook to the body
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooter misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooter.
It seemed like Canthropus Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobweb Cooter is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooter works the jab nicely.
Cooter just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that Cooter avoids nicely.
Canthropus Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Canthropus Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
A nice side step and Canthropus Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Canthropus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook.
Cooter throws a shot to the body.
Cooter throws a leg kick but Canthropus Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cooter takes one on the button.
Cooter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr connects with a right hand. Cooter shakes it off.#T4#
Cooter misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooter swings widly with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooter connects with a right hand. Canthropus Jr shakes it off.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooter moves away.
Cooter throws an off balance right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Cooter.
Cooter lands a right hook to the body.
Cooter misses with a body kick.
Canthropus Jr throws out a counter right but Cooter avoids it with no problem.
Canthropus Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Cooter lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pit Canthropus Jr.
I think Canthropus Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Canthropus Jr!

Pit Canthropus Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Kato in his post fight interview.
Cobweb Cooter spoke after the fight, saying 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.

 

Event: Grunge 40: In Bloom     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1#
Canthropus Jr throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Midget decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Canthropus Jr's guard.
Midget trying to move into half guard but instead Canthropus Jr has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Canthropus Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Midget is looking for a triangle but Canthropus Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Canthropus Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Canthropus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Canthropus Jr trying to pass the guard but Midget defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Midget looking for a kimura from the bottom but Canthropus Jr passes into side control!
Midget tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Canthropus Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Midget tries to bench press Canthropus Jr off him but Canthropus Jr keeps the position.
Midget's coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Canthropus Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Midget is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Midget is working hard here to advance position.
Canthropus Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Iron Sharpens Iron. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Canthropus Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Midget is looking to reverse the position.
Midget might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Midget can't do much from the bottom here.
Midget is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canthropus Jr taking a breather here.
Midget regains half guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Canthropus Jr in particular looking to stall.
Midget wants to control but Canthropus Jr passes into side.
Midget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Canthropus Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Midget is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Canthropus Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Midget is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Canthropus Jr escapes and gets back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Canthropus Jr is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Midget fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Midget on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Canthropus Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canthropus Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Midget avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Midget or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus Jr, which made it look bad.
Canthropus Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canthropus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Canthropus Jr is quick to defend against it.
Canthropus Jr swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Midget counters with a single leg into guard. Canthropus Jr didn't expect that. #T1#
Canthropus Jr controlling Midget's posture.
Midget preventing the sweep.
Midget trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Midget throws a big right hand that misses.
Canthropus Jr keeping full guard, as Midget tries to pass.
Midget trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Midget won't allow Canthropus Jr to sweep him here.
Justin Midget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canthropus Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Canthropus Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Canthropus Jr 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#
Midget with the active half guard here but Canthropus Jr passes nicely into side control.
Midget is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Canthropus Jr slows the pace down.
Midget tries to bench press Canthropus Jr off him but Canthropus Jr keeps the position.
Canthropus Jr staying calm.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Canthropus Jr.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Midget is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Midget is looking to reverse the position.
Canthropus Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Midget is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canthropus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Midget is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canthropus Jr's half guard.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Midget keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Midget.
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Midget tries to counter with a takedown but Canthropus Jr is quick to defend against it.
Midget drops his hands momentarily and Canthropus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Midget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Midget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Canthropus Jr as Midget shoots in.
Midget blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Midget takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Canthropus Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Midget feinted with a counter takedown.
Midget has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canthropus Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr connects with a body shot that sends Midget's belly button to the back.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Midget takes one on the button.
Canthropus Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Midget was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Midget appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Canthropus Jr digs a good body shot into Midget's ribs.
Midget takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Canthropus Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canthropus Jr 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Canthropus Jr!

Pit Canthropus Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Kato in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Grunge 35: Sub Pop     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Aleksy throws a hook to the side of Canthropus Jr's head but Canthropus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Aleksy throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Canthropus Jr misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Aleksy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aleksy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus Jr under the eye.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canthropus Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canthropus Jr thuds a left hand into Aleksy's body.
Canthropus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aleksy scores with a sloppy right hand. Canthropus Jr should have avoided that one.
Aleksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aleksy throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Aleksy.#ROC2#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canthropus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Canthropus Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oh Canthropus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aleksy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Canthropus Jr! Aleksy dives in looking to finish! Canthropus Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tytus Aleksy!
A very excited looking Tytus Aleksy 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.
In defeat, Pit Canthropus Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: Grunge 31: Yield     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
Amana throws a shot to the body.
Amana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Amana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canthropus Jr thinking.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Amana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amana's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Amana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Amana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Amana.
Amana throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.
Crunch! Canthropus Jr slams his shin into Amana's torso.
Canthropus Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Amana's side.
Amana scores with a hook.#T1#
A big right from Amana misses.
Amana swings widly with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Canthropus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Amana ducks right into an uppercut from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Amana avoids them all with ease.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Canthropus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Amana.#T2#
Amana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Amana misses with a left hand
and Canthropus Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Amana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr defending well as Amana loads up on a big left hand.
Amana misses with a straight left.
Amana throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Amana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Amana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amana missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amana walks into a left hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Amana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana moves out of range of the strikes.
Canthropus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Canthropus Jr lands a big head kick that sends Amana tumbling to the mat! Canthropus Jr takes a step backwards and waves Amana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Amana scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amana misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Canthropus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amana misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amana misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Canthropus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Amana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amana misses with a straight left.
Canthropus Jr cracks Amana with an open hand slap.#ROC#Amana is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr 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#
Canthropus Jr looks to land a combination but Amana avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Amana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Canthropus Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Amana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Canthropus Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Canthropus Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana jabs at Canthropus Jr's body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amana loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus Jr slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Amana missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canthropus Jr misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Amana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Amana manages to avoid it.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Pit Canthropus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Canthropus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab.
Canthropus Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Amana in the body. #TD2#
Amana gets a double leg takedown into Canthropus Jr's guard.

Canthropus Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but Amana moves out of range.
Amana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Amana ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canthropus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Amana slips the punch.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Amana throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr lands an overhand right.
Canthropus Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Canthropus Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amana under the eye.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Canthropus Jr's ribs.
Amana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Amana.
Amana misses with a looping left.
Canthropus Jr throwing a counter right hand but Amana manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Canthropus Jr finish him?
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amana seems to have recovered his senses.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amana throws an off balance right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amana! But no joy.
Canthropus Jr drops Amana with a huge uppercut! Amana drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Canthropus Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pit Canthropus Jr thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Grunge 27: Xmas Special     
Date:   Dec 25, 2020
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Canthropus Jr there.#CUT#It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tyraanicao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot.
Tyraanicao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Canthropus Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyraanicao circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Tyraanicao cracks Canthropus Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Canthropus Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tyraanicao finish him? #ROC2#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr wants to stay close but Tyraanicao steps back to make room for something. Canthropus Jr seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Tyraanicao and Canthropus Jr drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bostar Tyraanicao!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bostar Tyraanicao made sure he mentioned Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Pit Canthropus Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: TC 15 Mil $ GP vol 2.2     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Ali 's midsection.
Canthropus Jr keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Canthropus Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ali dives in for a single leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
A head kick misses from Ali .
Ali throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus Jr, which made it look bad.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Ali .
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canthropus Jr blocks a head kick by Ali . #T2#
A left lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali ! But no joy.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali misses the body punch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Canthropus Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Canthropus Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
And Canthropus Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Ali blocks it.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Ali throws a head kick but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Ali throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ali ! Canthropus Jr lets Ali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Canthropus Jr lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Ali - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Canthropus Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kato, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 3     
Date:   Oct 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotti shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gotti.
Gotti needs to keep his hands up - Canthropus Jr had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Gotti drives through and clinches with Canthropus Jr against the cage.
Canthropus Jr's coach down at Iron Sharpens Iron was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Canthropus Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Canthropus Jr.
Gotti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Canthropus Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Canthropus Jr as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Gotti jumps guard.
Canthropus Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Canthropus Jr is continuing to stall.
Gotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canthropus Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canthropus Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Canthropus Jr won't allow Gotti to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canthropus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gotti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canthropus Jr connects with a right hand. Gotti shakes it off.#TD#
Gotti gets a double leg takedown into Canthropus Jr's guard.
Gotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Canthropus Jr gets back to half guard.
Canthropus Jr trying to hold on to Gotti's head to control him but Gotti postures up. #T3#
Still in half guard, Gotti seems content to control.#SU#
Gotti decides to stand and escape the position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canthropus Jr.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Canthropus Jr sprawls well. Canthropus Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotti looks to land a combination. Canthropus Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Gotti tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves away
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Canthropus Jr gets tackled into the cage by Gotti. Gotti maintains the clinch.
Gotti is looking to control Canthropus Jr's arms but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gotti has his back to the cage.
Gotti blocks a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Gotti manages to break the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Gotti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gotti with a poor takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Gotti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Canthropus Jr will feel that in the morning.
Canthropus Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Gotti in the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a shot from downtown. Gotti moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti defending well as Canthropus Jr loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pit Canthropus Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gotti shoots in and drives through. Canthropus Jr sprawls well.
Canthropus Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Gotti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Gotti forces Canthropus Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Gotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Gotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr works on Gotti's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Gotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canthropus Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL#
Gotti drives through and clinches with Canthropus Jr against the cage.
Canthropus Jr tries a body shot but Gotti blocks it.
Canthropus Jr cracks Gotti with a nice body shot.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Canthropus Jr working aggressively here. #TD#
Gotti ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gotti no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Canthropus Jr controlling from the top position.
Canthropus Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canthropus Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gotti is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Canthropus Jr trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Gotti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canthropus Jr controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt - Canthropus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Gotti misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotti is defended easily by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Gotti.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Canthropus Jr duly obliges.
Gotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Gotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr pushes Gotti off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gotti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Canthropus Jr.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Gotti moves out of range.
Don Gotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gotti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt
and Canthropus Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Canthropus Jr tries to sprawl but Gotti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canthropus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gotti shoots and misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Gotti counters with a one-two to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a combination. Gotti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Gotti is rocked!
Canthropus Jr weaves into range and cracks Gotti right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gotti goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Canthropus Jr is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pit Canthropus Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pit Canthropus Jr thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: TC 7 Sight vs Karpo     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Canthropus Jr catches Picker right on the button with a cross.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Picker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Picker lands the left hand.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr rushes Picker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
Picker takes a shot to the head.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch. #BC#
Picker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker scores with a nice right hand.
Picker throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a shot from downtown. Picker moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Picker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Picker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Picker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canthropus Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picker throwing a counter right hand but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr wants to clinch.#T1#
Canthropus Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canthropus Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Picker scores with a nice right hand.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picker moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker slips under a jab.
Picker misses with a hook.
Picker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Picker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Picker is looking to counter punch.
Picker throws a right hand that Canthropus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Canthropus Jr also avoids with ease.
Picker lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Canthropus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker scores with the left hand. Canthropus Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Canthropus Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr walks into a left hand.
Picker scores with a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Picker.
Canthropus Jr with a hook.
Picker misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Picker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Picker is trying to break the clinch but Canthropus Jr is controlling him.
Canthropus Jr gets through Picker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr pushes Picker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Picker breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Picker.
Canthropus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand underneath Picker's ribcage. Picker let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Canthropus Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Picker blocks a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker is trying to maintain a safe position but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and turns Picker into the cage.
Picker working hard to break the clinch.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Picker lands a right hand.
Picker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Picker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canthropus Jr backwards.
Canthropus Jr keeps control of Picker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Picker lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Canthropus Jr as Picker tries to tie him up.
Picker struggles to land a body shot inside as Canthropus Jr controls his hands.
Picker blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Canthropus Jr.
Picker is trying to break the clinch but Canthropus Jr is controlling him.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr lands with a left 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 left hand lands to the body for Canthropus Jr.
Picker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch.
Picker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canthropus Jr's elbow.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Picker tries to work over Canthropus Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
A short body shot lands from Picker as the two fighters clinch.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Picker.
Canthropus Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr misses with the head strike.
Picker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Picker blocking some punches.
Canthropus Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Picker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Larson Picker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Picker misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Picker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canthropus Jr's hands.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Picker scores with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Picker 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 Canthropus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Canthropus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that Picker avoids nicely.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picker is trying to maintain a safe position but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and turns Picker into the cage.
Picker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Picker manages to break the clinch.
Picker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook. Picker ducked under it nicely.
Picker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus Jr.
It looked like Picker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Canthropus Jr saw that one coming.
Picker misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canthropus Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Picker slips a straight right by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Canthropus Jr cracks a nice hook into Picker's ribs.
Canthropus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker lands with an overhand left.
Picker with a nice cross.
Canthropus Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
Canthropus Jr blocks a jab.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Picker.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Canthropus Jr saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canthropus Jr throws out the jab. #T2#
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Picker.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Picker misses the target.
Picker misses the jab.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Picker stalks Canthropus Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Canthropus Jr's face. Canthropus Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Picker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canthropus Jr looks to throw the jab but Picker is out of range.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild combination.
Canthropus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Picker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Picker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Picker throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Canthropus Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Picker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Picker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Canthropus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Picker moves away from the strike by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Picker.
Canthropus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker cracks Canthropus Jr with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker throws a series of punches but Canthropus Jr avoids them all with ease.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Picker.#T4#
Canthropus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Picker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
Canthropus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Picker moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker slips under a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Canthropus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Picker moves out of range. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr moves into range and clinches up with Picker.
Picker lands a hook that snaps the head of Canthropus Jr backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Larson Picker will probably get the nod.
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#
Picker misses with a looping left.
Canthropus Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Picker.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picker.
Canthropus Jr needs to keep his hands up - Picker had a free shot at his head there.
Picker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Picker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canthropus Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Picker loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus Jr slips the punch.
Picker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Picker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr misses with a double jab.
Picker swings for the body but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Canthropus Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Picker counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
Picker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Picker.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Picker's head back.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab.
Canthropus Jr takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Picker misses.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Canthropus Jr - just one landing.
Canthropus Jr punishes Picker's body with a nice straight punch.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker cracks Canthropus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picker throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Picker scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker jabs Canthropus Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canthropus Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Picker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Canthropus Jr tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Picker slips a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Picker digs a good hook to Canthropus Jr's body.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch.
Canthropus Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice looking combination but Picker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canthropus Jr blocks a jab.
Picker lands a nice shot to the body.
Picker moves out of range as Canthropus Jr strikes.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab. #T3#
Picker slips under a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Picker walks into a jab.
Canthropus Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Canthropus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picker sizes up Canthropus Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canthropus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Picker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Picker 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!#CL2#
Canthropus Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Picker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Picker.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Picker digs a right hand into Canthropus Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canthropus Jr's gas tank. #T4#
Picker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Picker.
Stalling in the clinch from Picker.
A left hand lands to the body for Canthropus Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Picker misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Picker blocking some punches.
Canthropus Jr working aggressively here.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Canthropus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picker's elbow.
Picker trying to control the position but instead, Canthropus Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Picker into the cage.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canthropus Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picker misses with a body punch.
Picker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picker misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larson Picker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Picker, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!

A very excited looking Larson Picker 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.
Pit Canthropus Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: TC 2: Hill Vs Arjuna     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Johnson clinches up with Canthropus Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Canthropus Jr misses with the head strike.
Canthropus Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canthropus Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. #T1#
Johnson lands a right hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canthropus Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr connects with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canthropus Jr on the side of the head.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Johnson slips a jab from Canthropus Jr.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Johnson blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard. #SU2#
Canthropus Jr stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr instigates a clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Canthropus Jr's brow.
Canthropus Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Canthropus Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canthropus Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Canthropus Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Canthropus Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canthropus Jr uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Canthropus Jr stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Canthropus Jr lands the left hand.#T4#
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Canthropus Jr.#KD2#
Canthropus Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Canthropus Jr finish him?! #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Canthropus Jr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Canthropus Jr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pit Canthropus Jr thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Galaxy 2: Energy     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Picker.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Picker has time to react.
A big right from Picker misses.
Canthropus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picker sizes up Canthropus Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Picker.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Picker lands the left hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook
and Picker counters with a left and a right that stings Canthropus Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Picker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Picker.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Picker is looking to counter punch.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Picker moves out of range easily.
Picker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab from Picker.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Picker pushes him away.
Picker lands an overhand right.#T1#
Canthropus Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Picker.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Picker moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr misses with a straight right.
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Picker counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Picker lands with a hook. Canthropus Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Picker's head backwards.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping right.
Picker scores with a jab to the head.
Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but Picker moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Picker.
Canthropus Jr wants to clinch up but Picker keeps it at a distance.
Picker throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Canthropus Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Canthropus Jr cracks a nice hook into Picker's ribs.
Picker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Picker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Picker moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
Picker swinging wildly here.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Picker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canthropus Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Picker scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Picker's hands.#T3#
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Picker moves out of range.
Picker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Picker moved away.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
Picker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picker misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Canthropus Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Canthropus Jr.
Still in the clinch, Picker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Picker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Picker misses with a body punch.
Picker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Picker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Picker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Canthropus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Picker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4##CL2#
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Picker against the cage.
Picker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canthropus Jrs head.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canthropus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Picker.
Picker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Canthropus Jr fails to land.
Picker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canthropus Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Picker lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
A short left from Picker.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Canthropus Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Picker.
Canthropus Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Picker tries to break the clinch but Canthropus Jr is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Canthropus Jr.
Picker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Picker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Picker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Picker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canthropus Jr can do to turn this around?
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Canthropus Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Picker cracks Canthropus Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Canthropus Jr. That snapped Picker's head back.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Picker with the inside leg kick.
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.
A left lands for Picker.
Canthropus Jr misses with the body kick
and Picker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canthropus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.#T1#
Good shot there by Canthropus Jr.
A big right from Canthropus Jr misses.
Picker looks to land a left hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range nicely.
As Picker backs off Canthropus Jr throws a huge counter combo but Picker manages to avoid it all.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Picker.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canthropus Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot.
Picker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canthropus Jr's head backwards.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Canthropus Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Picker's head.
Canthropus Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picker.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Picker misses the target.
Canthropus Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Canthropus Jr.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Picker in his tracks.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Picker.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus Jr is just out of range.
Canthropus Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Canthropus Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Picker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a combination. Picker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Picker moved away.
Picker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canthropus Jr at a distance.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Picker.
Canthropus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Picker lands an overhand right.#T3#
Canthropus Jr drops his hands momentarily and Picker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Canthropus Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Picker moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Picker misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
Picker tries to stall but Canthropus Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Picker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Picker throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Picker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Canthropus Jr saw that one coming.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Canthropus Jr tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canthropus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Canthropus Jr blocks a jab.
Picker slips a jab and a cross from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses the body punch
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Picker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Picker lands with an uppercut that bounces Canthropus Jr off the cage and back into range.
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Picker connects with a body shot that sends Canthropus Jr's belly button to the back.
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Canthropus Jr's shoulder, as Canthropus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Picker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Canthropus Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Canthropus Jr throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Canthropus Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canthropus Jr's head backwards.
Picker lunges at Canthropus Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canthropus Jr's hand.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Picker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Picker. That snapped Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
Canthropus Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Picker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Picker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canthropus Jr's head.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Canthropus Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Picker is just out of range.
Picker staying out of range there.
A jab from Picker misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild body kick that Picker sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Picker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut. Picker saw that one coming.
Picker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Canthropus Jr.
Picker scores with a punch to the head.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canthropus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Canthropus Jr misses the target.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Canthropus Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canthropus Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.
Picker is looking to counter punch.
Canthropus Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Picker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canthropus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Canthropus Jr misses.
Picker throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picker to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Canthropus Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picker scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Picker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canthropus Jr. That one must have hurt.
Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picker was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Picker backing up. Picker nods at Canthropus Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Canthropus Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Picker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Picker. That snapped Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Picker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker dips to his left and cracks Canthropus Jr with an uppercut!
Picker jabs at Canthropus Jr's body.#T4#
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Picker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Picker counter with a right hand.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Picker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#Canthropus Jr is rocked!
A jab lands there for Picker.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Picker finish him?
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild hook but Picker just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Canthropus Jr gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Picker raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larson Picker!
A very excited looking Larson Picker 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.
The defeated Pit Canthropus Jr had this to say: 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Viki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr pushes Viki up against the cage in a clinch.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viki backwards.
A short left from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vikis head.
Canthropus Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canthropus Jr presses Viki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand into Viki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viki's gas tank. #T1#
Canthropus Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viki's elbow.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viki's elbow.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Viki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viki blocks a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Viki wants to break free but Canthropus Jr has control.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Viki blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Canthropus Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viki backwards.
Canthropus Jr misses with the head strike.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viki takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Canthropus Jr scores with a shot to the side of Viki's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canthropus Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Viki is rocked!
Canthropus Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Viki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canthropus Jr working aggressively here.
Canthropus Jr lands a big right hand that drops Viki! The killer instinct kicks in and Canthropus Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Canthropus Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kato, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WPFA XX: Active vs Princip 3     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana throws a body shot but no joy.
Amana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canthropus Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Amana's head.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Amana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canthropus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Amana.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a left hand but Amana moved out of range nicely.
Canthropus Jr clobbers Amana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amana scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Amana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Amana.
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!
Amana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Canthropus Jr misses the target.
Canthropus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Canthropus Jr as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr tests Amana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canthropus Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Amana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canthropus Jr looks to throw the jab but Amana is out of range.
Amana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canthropus Jr misses with a straight right.
Amana throws a counter combo.
Amana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Canthropus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Amana ducks down to avoid it.
Amana throws out a counter right but Canthropus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canthropus Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Canthropus Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Amana misses the jab.
It looked like Canthropus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canthropus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canthropus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Amana slips under a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Amana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana slips a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook
and Amana counters with a stiff right hand.
Amana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canthropus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.
Amana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amana connects with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amana thuds a left hand into Canthropus Jr's body.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Canthropus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook. Amana ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Amana throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Canthropus Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amana scrambles back to his feet.
Amana misses with a right hand
letting Canthropus Jr counter with a right hand.

Amana is rocked!
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amana is still on wobbly legs! Can Canthropus Jr finish him?
Canthropus Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a straight left.
and Canthropus Jr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Amana! He's just covering up as Canthropus Jr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Pit Canthropus Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kato logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: BCS 8     
Date:   Nov 15, 2019
#R1#
Honey throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and pushes Honey back into the cage.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canthropus Jr's elbow.
Canthropus Jr blocks a body shot from Honey.
Canthropus Jr lands with a right to the head.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Honey working aggressively here. #BC#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Honey feints and then cracks Canthropus Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canthropus Jr down.
Canthropus Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.#CL#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr stalls.
Honey blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
Canthropus Jr'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.
Honey scores with a shot to the side of Canthropus Jr's head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr prevents a body shot from Honey.
Canthropus Jr gets through Honey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr has Honey pressed against the cage.
Canthropus Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Canthropus Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Honey has double underhooks.
Canthropus Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Honey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canthropus Jr backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Canthropus Jr.
Honey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canthropus Jr is keeping busy.#T2##BC#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Honey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Honey misses with a looping right.
Canthropus Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Honey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canthropus Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch but Honey is avoiding it.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Honey.
A counter left hand to the body from Canthropus Jr misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey throws a leg kick but Canthropus Jr checks it. #T3##CL#
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Honey against the cage.
Canthropus Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
Nice body punch from Honey.
Canthropus Jr looking to stall.
Canthropus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honey throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Honey misses with some punches.
Canthropus Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Honey can't find room to land a body shot as Canthropus Jr controls the action.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Canthropus Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Canthropus Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Nice body punch from Honey.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Honey tries to throw a body punch but Canthropus Jr avoids it by throwing Honey back against the cage.
Honey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canthropus Jrs head.
Honey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Honey working aggressively here.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Honey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
Canthropus Jr leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Honey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Honey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Canthropus Jr is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Canthropus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Honey throws an overhand right that lands on Canthropus Jr's shoulder, as Canthropus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Honey misses with a two punch combination.
Honey throws a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a body kick
enabling Honey to counter with a crisp jab.
Honey lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Honey gets tackled into the cage by Canthropus Jr. Canthropus Jr maintains the clinch.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honey tries to work over Canthropus Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Canthropus Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Honey misses with the head strike. #T1#
Honey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Honey is pushing Canthropus Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Canthropus Jr tries to break the clinch but Honey is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canthropus Jr.
Honey misses with the head strike.
Honey working aggressively here.
Honey'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.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey lands a left hand.
Canthropus Jr is trying to break the clinch but Honey has him pressed against the cage.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Canthropus Jr prevents a body shot from Honey.
Honey struggles to land a body shot inside as Canthropus Jr controls his hands.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Canthropus Jr pushes Honey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Canthropus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Honey backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honey blocks a low kick nicely.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
Honey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Honey throws a one two combo.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch but Honey is avoiding it.
Honey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honey throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Honey finds it's target.
Canthropus Jr jabs Honey to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Honey throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr checks a leg kick.
Honey misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canthropus Jr.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
Honey thumps Canthropus Jr with a low kick.
Canthropus Jr scores with a leg kick.
Honey throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch. #CL#
Canthropus Jr clinches up with Honey and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A hook to the body from Honey.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Honey misses its intended target.
Honey misses with a looping left.
Honey throws a low kick, looking for Canthropus Jr's leg but Canthropus Jr calmly moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honey throws out the jab.
Honey takes a swing at Canthropus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Honey swats away the attempt to clinch by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Honey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Honey strikes.
Honey thuds his right hand into Canthropus Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Honey swats away the attempt to clinch by Canthropus Jr.
Honey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Canthropus Jr clinches with his opponent.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Honey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr checks the leg kick.
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canthropus Jr walks into a jab.
Canthropus Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canthropus Jr backing away here, and Honey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Canthropus Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Honey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Honey jabs Canthropus Jr right on the nose. Canthropus Jr blinks but takes it well.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus Jr wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canthropus Jr moves in looking to clinch but Honey pushes him off.
Honey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Honey moves out of range easily.
Honey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honey. #T2#
A head kick by Canthropus Jr misses
enabling Honey to counter with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Honey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honey.
Canthropus Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Honey can pounce on him.
Honey lands a nice hook to Canthropus Jr's body. Canthropus Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey throws a leg kick that misses.
Canthropus Jr is looking to wear down Honey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Honey misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Honey controls the action.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Honey fails to land.
Honey struggles to land a body shot inside as Canthropus Jr controls his hands. #T3#
Honey lands a shot to the body.
Honey misses with a body punch.
Honey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Honey avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Honey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Canthropus Jr on the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch but Honey is avoiding it. #CL#
Canthropus Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honey, pushing him back against the cage.
Honey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Honey working aggressively here.
Honey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canthropus Jr backwards.
Honey has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr. #T4#
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Honey working aggressively here.
Canthropus Jr scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honey prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Honey lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honey throws a front kick aimed at Canthropus Jr's knee but Canthropus Jr avoids it well.
Honey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Canthropus Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Honey throws a hook to the side of Canthropus Jr's head but Canthropus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honey loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus Jr slips the punch.
Hugh Honey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canthropus Jr misses with a right hand
and Honey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Honey.
Canthropus Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honey connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Honey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Canthropus Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Honey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Honey 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Honey!

Hugh Honey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pit Canthropus Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: NSC 53: Campbell vs Scaletta     
Date:   Sep 03, 2019
#R1##CL#
Ho Joy gets a clinch.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus Jr tries to break free but Ho Joy pushes him back against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ho Joy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Ho Joy looking to slow down the pace here.
Canthropus Jr tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
Ho Joy looking to stall.
Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Joy lands a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
Ho Joy lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho Joy lands a slapping body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook.
Ho Joy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Ho Joy throws a head kick that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ho Joy's knee momentarily.#CL#
Ho Joy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Canthropus Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ho Joy. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho Joy tries a head kick but it misses.
Ho Joy swings for the body but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Ho Joy throws a body kick.
Canthropus Jr throws out a counter right but Ho Joy avoids it with no problem.
Canthropus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Canthropus Jr.
Ho Joy checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick that stops Ho Joy in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses.
Ho Joy throws a quick counter head kick but Canthropus Jr was just out of range.
Canthropus Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy moves out of range of the leg kick from Canthropus Jr.
Ho Joy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho Joy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Canthropus Jr, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Ho Joy misses.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ho Joy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
Ho Joy scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Ho Joy moves into the clinch.
Ho Joy wants to stall.
Ho Joy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr wants to break free but Ho Joy has control.
Ho Joy lands with a light punch inside.
Ho Joy swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Canthropus Jr.
Ho Joy stalling against the ropes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Canthropus Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ho Joy misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Ho Joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho Joy.
A shot in the inside from Canthropus Jr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho Joy. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Ho Joy scores with a jab to the body.
Canthropus Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him?
Canthropus Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ho Joy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Ho Joy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho Joy.
Do Ho Joy is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus Jr misses with the combination.
Ho Joy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Canthropus Jr.
Ho Joy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ho Joy counters with an inside leg kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Ho Joy misses.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canthropus Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ho Joy will feel that in the morning.
Canthropus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Canthropus Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ho Joy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Ho Joy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Canthropus Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ho Joy misses with a low kick as Canthropus Jr jumps back.
Ho Joy looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Canthropus Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canthropus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Ho Joy. That snapped Canthropus Jr's head back.
Ho Joy lands a brutal head kick. Canthropus Jr looks out on his feet and Ho Joy throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Do Ho Joy!
A victorious Do Ho Joy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Pit Canthropus Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: NSC 45: Salvatore vs Kyle     
Date:   Aug 06, 2019
#R1#
Canthropus Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Vila's side.
Vila tries to land a front kick but Canthropus Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Vila throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vila scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canthropus Jr! But no joy.
Canthropus Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vila lands a jab to Canthropus Jr's midsection.
Vila misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Vila is having none of it.
Vila ducks under a wild hook from Canthropus Jr.
Vila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vila misses with a wild combination.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Vila.
Vila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vila scores with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Canthropus Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vila. That did some damage!
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Vila
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that Vila semi-blocks.
Vila moves out of range as Canthropus Jr strikes.#T2#
Canthropus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Vila.
Vila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild body kick that Vila sees coming a mile off.#KD#
Vila cracks Canthropus Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Canthropus Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vila finish him? #ROC#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Vila finish him?
Vila weaves into range and cracks Canthropus Jr right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Canthropus Jr goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Vila is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joan Vila!
During a confident post fight interview, Joan Vila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pit Canthropus Jr had this to say: 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: NSC 38: Takeishi vs Chaelsson     
Date:   Jul 09, 2019
#R1#
Salieri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canthropus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Canthropus Jr lands.
Canthropus Jr lands with a hook. Salieri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salieri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Salieri counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
Salieri is looking to counter punch.
Canthropus Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Salieri against the ropes.
Canthropus Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Salieri scores with a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Salieri on the inside.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Salieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salieri swings for the body but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Salieri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salieri misses with a looping right.
Salieri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Salieri misses the target.
Salieri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Salieri moved away.
Nice body kick from Canthropus Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Canthropus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been told by Salieri's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Salieri.
Canthropus Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Salieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri throws a series of punches but Canthropus Jr moves out of range. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salieri.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Salieri.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salieri.
Salieri lands a nice uppercut.
Salieri taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Salieri breaks from the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri is looking to counter with head kicks.
Canthropus Jr scores with a head kick. Salieri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Salieri's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Salieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Salieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to Salieri's midsection.
Salieri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canthropus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Canthropus Jr tenderised Salieri's leg. Salieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salieri throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Salieri shrugs it off.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Salieri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canthropus Jr throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr throws a push kick but Salieri slaps the foot to one side.
Canthropus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canthropus Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salieri doesn't seem bothered though.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Salieri moved away.
A slow jab from Canthropus Jr misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Salieri finds it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salieri.
Salieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio Salieri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salieri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Salieri breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Canthropus Jr feints and then cracks Salieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salieri down.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.#T2#
Canthropus Jr digs a good hook to Salieri's body.
Canthropus Jr walks into a straight right hand from Salieri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salieri is looking to counter punch.
Salieri swings widly with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Salieri misses with the combination.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Salieri thumps Canthropus Jr with a low kick.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salieri avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Canthropus Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Salieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Canthropus Jr counter with a right hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Salieri throws a low kick but Canthropus Jr avoids it.
Salieri moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr checks the leg kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr tries to land a body kick
and Salieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Salieri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Canthropus Jr.
Salieri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canthropus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Canthropus Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Salieri walks into a left hand.
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salieri was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Salieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salieri scores with a jab to the body.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canthropus Jr's head backwards.
Salieri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
Salieri throws a leg kick
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus Jr 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.
Salieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab.
Canthropus Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salieri at a distance.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Salieri is looking for a counter combo.
Pit Canthropus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Salieri.
Salieri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canthropus Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Salieri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Canthropus Jr throws a low kick but Salieri moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Salieri finish him?
Salieri wants to slow Canthropus Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Canthropus Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pit Canthropus Jr!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Pit Canthropus Jr!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Pit Canthropus Jr!

Pit Canthropus Jr wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Pit Canthropus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: NSC 33: Twborg vs Wolf     
Date:   Jun 18, 2019
#R1#
David misses with a body shot.
David checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
David scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
David avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Good work by David as he checks the leg kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
David lands a nice looking body shot.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from David.
Canthropus Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck David on the side of the head.
David misses with a wild combination.
David throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from David.
Canthropus Jr swinging wildly here.
David throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Canthropus Jr with a jab.
David blocks the body kick.
David blocks the body kick.
David closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Canthropus Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by David.
David misses with a low kick as Canthropus Jr jumps back.
Canthropus Jr throws a leg kick
and David cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
David feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canthropus Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
David lands with a cross.
Canthropus Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and David connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canthropus Jr scrambles back to his feet.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
Canthropus Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
David is looking for the big counter here.
Canthropus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David tries a quick counter leg kick but Canthropus Jr is wise to it.
David misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
We've been told by Canthropus Jr's head coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
David throws a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr avoids the head kick by David.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canthropus Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that David semi-blocks.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but David is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from David on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
David thows a leg kick but Canthropus Jr checks it
and Canthropus Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by David.
Canthropus Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by David.
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
David lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canthropus Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
David is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah David dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Canthropus Jr connects with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
Canthropus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canthropus Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
David throws a series of punches but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
David missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Canthropus Jr cracks a nice hook into David's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from David.
Canthropus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
David tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Canthropus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and David moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from David! But no joy.
David throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
David wants to clinch.
David scores with a jab.
David looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab from David.
David throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canthropus Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
David tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr is having none of it.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elijah David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
David throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
David throws a leg kick but Canthropus Jr checks it.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Elijah David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
David shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body kick.
David misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
David throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
David throws a leg kick but Canthropus Jr checks it.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Canthropus Jr throws the kick towards the body but David avoids it.
Canthropus Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David digs a good hook to Canthropus Jr's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Canthropus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
David connects with a right hand. Canthropus Jr shakes it off.
David is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David slips under a jab from Canthropus Jr.
David only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Canthropus Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Canthropus Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canthropus Jr blocks the elbow strike.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr avoids the elbow strike from David, against the ropes.
Canthropus Jr presses David against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch.
David misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
David gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for David.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
David lands a damaging elbow.
David lands an elbow inside that Canthropus Jr shrugs off. #T1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
Canthropus Jr blocks a body shot from David.
Canthropus Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as David controls his hands.
David misses with the head strike.
David working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of David backwards.
David prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for David.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand underneath David's ribcage. David let out a lung full of air as it connected.
David misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
David shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
David lands a head kick!
David throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Canthropus Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Canthropus Jr instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr. #T2#
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by David.
David can't find room to land a body shot as Canthropus Jr controls the action.
Canthropus Jr working aggressively here.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
David lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for David.
David scores with a shoulder strike.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Pit Canthropus Jr has been cut.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by David.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canthropus Jr can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
David lands with a light punch inside.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David blocks a punch to the side of the head.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well David 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Elijah David!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Elijah David!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Elijah David!

Elijah David wins by unanimous decision!

Pit Canthropus Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: TAFC: Lermontov v Canthropus     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Lermontov cracks Canthropus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Canthropus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lermontov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lermontov jabs Canthropus Jr right on the nose. Canthropus Jr blinks but takes it well.
Canthropus Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lermontov's calf.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canthropus Jr throws a low kick but Lermontov avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Lermontov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Lermontov does it's job there.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov blocks the body kick.
Lermontov tests Canthropus Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lermontov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lermontov misses with a looping right.
Canthropus Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Canthropus Jr avoids the head kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lermontov throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canthropus Jr on the side of the head.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Canthropus Jr's shoulder, as Canthropus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Lermontov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lermontov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Canthropus Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canthropus Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range. #CL#
Lermontov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lermontov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canthropus Jrs head.
Lermontov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lermontov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Lermontov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canthropus Jr tries to throw a body punch but Lermontov avoids it by throwing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
Lermontov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lermontov prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov scores with a shoulder strike.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Lermontov.
Lermontov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lermontov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov scores with a shot to the side of Canthropus Jr's head. #ROC#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!#T3#
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Lermontov finish him?
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canthropus Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Lermontov throws a head punch that misses.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Canthropus Jr lands with a left to the head.
Lermontov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tries to throw a body punch but Lermontov avoids it by throwing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Lermontov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lermontov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canthropus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lermontov connects with a nice looking jab.
Lermontov with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping right.
Lermontov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canthropus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr dodges the punch combination from Lermontov.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canthropus Jr in his tracks.
Canthropus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Canthropus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Canthropus Jr saw that one coming.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping right.
Lermontov tries to move into range but Canthropus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lermontov scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov misses with a looping left.
Canthropus Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lermontov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lermontov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lermontov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Canthropus Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lermontov, right into the meat.
Canthropus Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lermontov throwing a counter right hand but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Canthropus Jr works the jab nicely.
A big right from Lermontov misses. #CL#
Lermontov rushes Canthropus Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lermontov controls his hands.
Fiyero Lermontov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lermontov pushes Canthropus Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lermontov lands a nice uppercut.
Lermontov lands a shoulder strike.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Canthropus Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Lermontov tests Canthropus Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Canthropus Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lermontov throws a leg kick but Canthropus Jr checks it. #CL#
Lermontov moves into range and clinches up with Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov lands a left hand.
Lermontov blocking some punches.
Lermontov tries to work over Canthropus Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lermontov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr pushes Lermontov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Lermontov scores with a shot to the side of Canthropus Jr's head.
A short right from Lermontov.
Lermontov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canthropus Jr backwards.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Canthropus Jr is trying to break free.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
A short right from Lermontov. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Lermontov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canthropus Jr can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Lermontov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Canthropus Jr right on the button. Canthropus Jr goes down! Lermontov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lermontov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!
Fiyero Lermontov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Fiyero Lermontov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pit Canthropus Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: TAFC: Mark v Ispa 2     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Canthropus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lermontov lands a jab.
Lermontov throws a chopping leg kick but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lermontov checks the leg kick.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Canthropus Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lermontov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab when Lermontov was well out of range.
Lermontov lands a two punch combo.
Canthropus Jr throws out a leg kick but Lermontov moves out of range and Canthropus Jr only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lermontov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lermontov looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus Jr is just out of range.
Lermontov lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Lermontov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Lermontov pulls Canthropus Jr into guard.
Lermontov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand but Lermontov is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Canthropus Jr won't allow Lermontov to sweep him here. #SU2#
Canthropus Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lermontov misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Canthropus Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lermontov doesn't seem bothered though.
Canthropus Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Canthropus Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Canthropus Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lermontov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canthropus Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lermontov throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
And Lermontov counters with a quick kick to the body but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Lermontov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lermontov throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Canthropus Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Canthropus Jr misses the target.
Canthropus Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Lermontov looks to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Canthropus Jr coming out on top.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Lermontov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot.
Lermontov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lermontov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Lermontov as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lermontov, as that shot connected.
Good work by Lermontov as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canthropus Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Canthropus Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Lermontov gets a clinch.
Canthropus Jr prevents a body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov fails to pull guard.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Canthropus Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov lands a shoulder strike.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lermontov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Canthropus Jr. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Lermontov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lermontov misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild body kick that Lermontov sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lermontov.
Lermontov misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canthropus Jr 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 Lermontov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lermontov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canthropus Jr! But no joy.
Lermontov misses with a double jab.
Canthropus Jr digs a good hook to Lermontov's body.
Lermontov lands a nice hook to Canthropus Jr's body. Canthropus Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov throws the kick towards the body but Canthropus Jr avoids it.
Canthropus Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lermontov darts in trying to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Canthropus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lermontov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fiyero Lermontov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lermontov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canthropus Jr in his tracks.
Lermontov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Lermontov looks to land a combination. Canthropus Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lermontov checks a leg kick.
Lermontov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lermontov avoids a kick to the body.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Canthropus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lermontov checks a leg kick.#T1#
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lermontov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lermontov really felt that one!
Lermontov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lermontov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Canthropus Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Lermontov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canthropus Jr! But no joy.
Lermontov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Lermontov.
Good work by Canthropus Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Lermontov backing away here, and Canthropus Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lermontov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr throws out a counter right but Lermontov avoids it with no problem.
Lermontov throws a low kick but Canthropus Jr moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr takes one to the chin there.
Canthropus Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canthropus Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Lermontov tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves away
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lermontov misses with a straight left.
Lermontov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lermontov is looking to clinch.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Canthropus Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lermontov blocks the body kick.
Lermontov scores with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canthropus Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Lermontov moves out of range.
Lermontov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Canthropus Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canthropus Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov looks to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good low kick that Lermontov was not able to check. #T3#
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr with a hook.
Lermontov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus Jr under the eye.
Lermontov lands a body shot.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Lermontov moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lermontov will feel that in the morning.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canthropus Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lermontov can pounce on him.
Lermontov tries to clinch up
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canthropus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canthropus Jr! But no joy.
Canthropus Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lermontov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Canthropus Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Canthropus Jr is predictable there
and Lermontov counters with a thumping low kick.
Lermontov cracks Canthropus Jr with an open hand slap.
Lermontov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lermontov throwing a counter right hand but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov avoids a kick to the body.
Lermontov misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Lermontov.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. Canthropus Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr is having none of it.
Canthropus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lermontov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov misses with a low kick.
Canthropus Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch
and Lermontov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Canthropus Jr really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pit Canthropus Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Canthropus Jr tried to score with a low kick but Lermontov checks it.
A jab from Canthropus Jr does it's job there.
Lermontov tries to clinch there but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Lermontov avoids a kick to the body.
Canthropus Jr misses with a leg kick
and Lermontov counters with a low kick, right behind Canthropus Jr 's knee.
Canthropus Jr misses with a low kick.
Lermontov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lermontov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canthropus Jr's sensitive parts.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canthropus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canthropus Jr misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr lands the left hand.
Lermontov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canthropus Jr cracks a nice hook into Lermontov's ribs.
Good shot there by Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Canthropus Jr tries to score with a low kick but Lermontov moves his leg out of the way.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canthropus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canthropus Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lermontov. That did some damage!
Lermontov staying out of range there.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lermontov. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Canthropus Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lermontov moves out of range as Canthropus Jr throws a body kick.
Lermontov tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Canthropus Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Lermontov lands a nice looking body shot.
Lermontov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lermontov scores with the left hand. Canthropus Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Lermontov swinging wildly here.
Lermontov motions for Canthropus Jr to come forward. Lermontov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lermontov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Lermontov throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range nicely.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.#CL#
Lermontov moves into range and clinches up with Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canthropus Jr to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Canthropus Jr smiles and moves away.
Lermontov lands with a cross.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Canthropus Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Lermontov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov swings for the body but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Lermontov lands a jab to the nose.
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lermontov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Canthropus Jr catches Lermontov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lermontov counters with a nice body shot.
Canthropus Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov. #CL#
Lermontov rushes Canthropus Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canthropus Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lermontov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot to the head.
Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canthropus Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lermontov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lermontov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lermontov tries to score with a low kick but Canthropus Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Lermontov throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a left to the body.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Lermontov connects with a jab.
Lermontov misses with a wild body shot.
Canthropus Jr is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Lermontov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Lermontov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lermontov moves out of range of the body kick from Canthropus Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pit Canthropus Jr just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Canthropus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lermontov throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Lermontov lands the left hand.
Lermontov throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
Canthropus Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Lermontov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut.
Lermontov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Lermontov misses.
Canthropus Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Lermontov.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Canthropus Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lermontov at a distance.
Canthropus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Lermontov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lermontov with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Canthropus Jr lands with a good body shot.
Canthropus Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Lermontov throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Jab by Lermontov.
A jab from Lermontov does it's job there.
Lermontov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Lermontov's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice strike.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus Jr slips the punch.
Lermontov looks to land a body kick but Canthropus Jr moved away.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Lermontov clinches.
Lermontov jumps guard but Canthropus Jr stands there with Lermontov around his waist. Lermontov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lermontov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lermontov walks into a left hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Lermontov slips a jab and a cross from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Canthropus Jr keeps it at a distance.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Lermontov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lermontov connects with the punch.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lermontov is looking to slow Canthropus Jr down with leg kicks. #T3#
Canthropus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lermontov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lermontov checks it well.
Lermontov staying out of range there.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov staying out of range there.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lermontov closes the distance but Canthropus Jr moves to the side
and Canthropus Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lermontov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Canthropus Jr. Canthropus Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Canthropus Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Lermontov wants to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good low kick that Lermontov was not able to check.
A slow jab from Canthropus Jr misses its intended target.
Lermontov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Canthropus Jr lands a jab.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a leg kick but Lermontov saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Lermontov.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov stuns Canthropus Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lermontov defending well as Canthropus Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Canthropus Jr blocks a head kick by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a low kick.
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
A low kick from Lermontov is predictable there
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lermontov loads up on a big right hand but Canthropus Jr slips the punch.
Canthropus Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fiyero Lermontov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Lermontov misses the target.
Canthropus Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lermontov 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 Canthropus Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Canthropus Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Lermontov misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws the left hand but Lermontov avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canthropus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick. #T1#
Canthropus Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lermontov lands with a hook. Canthropus Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice strike.
Canthropus Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lermontov looks to land a body kick but Canthropus Jr moved away.
Lermontov scores with a shot to the body.
Lermontov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lermontov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Lermontov tenderised Canthropus Jr's leg. Canthropus Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canthropus Jr stuns Lermontov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Lermontov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab from Lermontov.
A nice side step and Canthropus Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Lermontov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. Canthropus Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Lermontov catches Canthropus Jr right on the button with a cross.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. Canthropus Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canthropus Jr blocks a jab.
Canthropus Jr feints and then cracks Lermontov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lermontov down.
Nice defenses there by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Lermontov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lermontov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lermontov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Canthropus Jr smiles and moves away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Canthropus Jr connects with a body shot that sends Lermontov's belly button to the back.
Canthropus Jr misses with a double jab.
Lermontov lands a jab.
Lermontov thumps Canthropus Jr with a low kick.
Canthropus Jr tests Lermontov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lermontov misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a left to the body.
Canthropus Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lermontov catches Canthropus Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Lermontov misses with a low kick as Canthropus Jr jumps back.
Lermontov drops his hands momentarily and Canthropus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Lermontov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lermontov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lermontov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Lermontov takes a swing at Canthropus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Lermontov is looking to clinch but Canthropus Jr is avoiding it.
Lermontov cracks Canthropus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov thuds his right hand into Canthropus Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Lermontov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Lermontov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lermontov moves out of range as Canthropus Jr throws a body kick.
Lermontov throws a leg kick but Canthropus Jr sees it coming and moves 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 Fiyero Lermontov.
I think Lermontov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 48:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Fiyero Lermontov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: TAFC: Avisu Kona v Fujimoto     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping left.
Lermontov blocks the body kick.
Lermontov throws a hook to the side of Canthropus Jr's head but Canthropus Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canthropus Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Canthropus Jr feints and then cracks Lermontov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lermontov down.
A head kick from Canthropus Jr lands but Lermontov takes it in his stride.
Lermontov lands a jab to Canthropus Jr's midsection.
Canthropus Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lermontov takes a swing at Canthropus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov tests Canthropus Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canthropus Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lermontov if he has to take too many more of those.
Lermontov scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Lermontov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lermontov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lermontov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lermontov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.#T1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Lermontov misses its intended target.
Lermontov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Lermontov misses.
Lermontov clobbers Canthropus Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Lermontov.
Lermontov looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
It looked like Canthropus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Lermontov avoids them all with ease.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Lermontov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canthropus Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lermontov moves out of range as Canthropus Jr throws a body kick.
Lermontov misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Lermontov in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
Canthropus Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lermontov avoids it.#T2#
Good shot there by Lermontov.
Lermontov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lermontov just manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a combination but Lermontov avoids it well.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Lermontov counters with a stiff right hand.
Canthropus Jr lands a front kick.
Lermontov takes a swing at Canthropus Jr's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus Jr drops his hands momentarily and Lermontov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lermontov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canthropus Jr throws the kick towards the body but Lermontov avoids it.
A jab from Canthropus Jr misses.
Lermontov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jab from Canthropus Jr.
A jab lands there for Lermontov.
Lermontov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lermontov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lermontov moves out of range as Canthropus Jr throws a body kick.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Canthropus Jr misses the target.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Canthropus Jr defending well as Lermontov loads up on a big left hand.
Lermontov throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr digs a good body shot into Lermontov's ribs.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch but Lermontov is avoiding it.
Lermontov lands with an uppercut that bounces Canthropus Jr off the cage and back into range.
Canthropus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lermontov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lermontov. That snapped Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Lermontov slips a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Lermontov misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Lermontov.
A quick step to the side and Canthropus Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lermontov is out of range and Canthropus Jr settles back down.
Lermontov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canthropus Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lermontov! But no joy.
Lermontov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Canthropus Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Canthropus Jr misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canthropus Jr throws out the jab.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab.
Lermontov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lermontov.
Lermontov misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Lermontov strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lermontov.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
Canthropus Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lermontov tries to land a front kick but Canthropus Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lermontov walks into a left hand.
Lermontov throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fiyero Lermontov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lermontov throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Canthropus Jr tenderised Lermontov's leg. Lermontov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canthropus Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lermontov counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Lermontov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lermontov lands a head kick!
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lermontov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Canthropus Jr back to the cage. Lermontov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Lermontov swinging wildly here.
Lermontov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a right hand but Lermontov moved out of range.#CL2#
Lermontov moves into the clinch.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches. #T1#
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Canthropus Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Lermontov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lermontov on the inside. #ROC2#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Lermontov.
Oh Canthropus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Lermontov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov is working Canthropus Jr over against the cage.
Lermontov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lermontov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Canthropus Jr fails to land.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Canthropus Jr to his knees! Lermontov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!
During a confident post fight interview, Fiyero Lermontov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Pit Canthropus Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: TAFC: Smith Jr vs Kuwabara     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Merlin throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Merlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Merlin throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Canthropus Jr misses.
Merlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merlin looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Merlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Canthropus Jr responds with a good body kick, but Merlin manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Merlin avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Merlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus Jr defending well as Merlin loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Merlin throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Canthropus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canthropus Jr tries to avoid it but Merlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canthropus Jr to the ground. Canthropus Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merlin connects with the punch.#T1#
Merlin throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Merlin counters with a straight right hand.
Canthropus Jr leaves Merlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Merlin lands a nice hook to Canthropus Jr's body. Canthropus Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Merlin backing away here, and Canthropus Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Merlin walks into a stiff left hand from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Merlin avoids it easily.
Merlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canthropus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merlin misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Canthropus Jr tests Merlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merlin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canthropus Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Merlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Merlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
Merlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Merlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canthropus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canthropus Jr lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Merlin is rocked!#T3#
Merlin misses with an uppercut.
Merlin misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Canthropus Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Merlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr is defending well.
Merlin wants a takedown. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Merlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr moves into range and clinches up with Merlin.
Canthropus Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Merlin controls his hands.
Merlin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Canthropus Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Merlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Merlin is breathing heavily.
Canthropus Jr tries a body shot but Merlin blocks it.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand into Merlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Merlin's gas tank.
Canthropus Jr tries to throw a body punch but Merlin avoids it by throwing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
A short right from Canthropus Jr on the inside.
Merlin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canthropus Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Merlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merlin tries to work over Canthropus Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Merlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Merlin takes a shot to the head.
Canthropus Jr lands with a left to the head.
Merlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canthropus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Canthropus Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Merlin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Canthropus Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Merlin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
A very excited looking Pit Canthropus Jr 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: SyFi - Aftermath 1     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Merlin moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch there but Merlin circles away.
Merlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canthropus Jr pinned against the cage. Canthropus Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Merlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canthropus Jr's hands.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a combination but Merlin avoids it well.
Merlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Merlin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand but Merlin is controlling the position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Canthropus Jr keeps moving.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand and escape but Merlin is having none of it. #T1##ES2#
Canthropus Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
Merlin shoots in but Canthropus Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canthropus Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to clinch.
Canthropus Jr is working Merlin over against the cage.
Merlin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Merlin tries for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks.
Canthropus Jr is working Merlin over against the cage.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Merlin blocks it well.
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
Merlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Merlin misses with a straight right.
Canthropus Jr connects with a leg kick. Merlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Merlin moves out of range.
Merlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Merlin tries to counter with a takedown but Canthropus Jr is quick to defend against it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Canthropus Jr. Merlin shrugs it off though.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Canthropus Jr tenderised Merlin's leg. Merlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but Merlin moves out of range. #T3#
Canthropus Jr swinging wildly here.
Canthropus Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canthropus Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Merlin. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Merlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canthropus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merlin to score with a decent uppercut.
Merlin throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Merlin moved 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!
Merlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus Jr is just out of range.#TD#
Merlin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canthropus Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Canthropus Jr keeps moving. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Merlin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Merlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canthropus Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Merlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Canthropus Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Merlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canthropus Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Canthropus Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Canthropus Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Merlin looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Canthropus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Merlin moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Canthropus Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Merlin seems unphased.
Merlin throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Merlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Merlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Merlin takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that Merlin avoids nicely.
Merlin works Canthropus Jr's body with a nice hook.
Merlin throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Canthropus Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Canthropus Jr is keeping the position.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canthropus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Merlin forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura but Canthropus Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merlin to get the leverage.
Canthropus Jr wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Merlin is working for a kimura but Canthropus Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Canthropus Jr wants to get back to his feet.#T2##ES2#
Canthropus Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Merlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canthropus Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Merlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.
Merlin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls and moves away.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Canthropus Jr - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Merlin walks into a jab.
Merlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin throws an off balance right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Merlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canthropus Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merlin avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Merlin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Merlin moves out of range.
Merlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus Jr.
Merlin looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Canthropus Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Merlin rather than just go for the knockout.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canthropus Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Merlin misses.
Merlin looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merlin throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.#TD#
Canthropus Jr gets caught napping as Merlin dives in and scores a takedown. Canthropus Jr manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Merlin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Canthropus Jr.
Merlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Merlin backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Merlin backwards.
Canthropus Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Merlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canthropus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr cracks Merlin with a nice body shot.
Merlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin tries to pull guard but Canthropus Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Merlin drops back down to his feet.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Merlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merlin thinking.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Merlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merlin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Merlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Merlin misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Canthropus Jr. No joy for Merlin on that attempt.
Canthropus Jr throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merlin throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canthropus Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#
Merlin is rocked!
Canthropus Jr lands a big head kick that sends Merlin to the canvas! Canthropus Jr follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Pit Canthropus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SyFi 133     
Date:   Nov 25, 2018
#R1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Canthropus Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canthropus Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Starman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Starman is looking to clinch but Canthropus Jr is avoiding it.
As Starman backs away, Canthropus Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canthropus Jr defends it well.
Starman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Canthropus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Starman misses with the combination.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Starman moves out of range. #CL#
Canthropus Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Starman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Canthropus Jr regains guard immediately.
Canthropus Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starman is controlling him.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#ES#
Canthropus Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Starman tries to move into range but Canthropus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Starman circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Starman counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Canthropus Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starman.
Starman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canthropus Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
Starman tries to throw a body punch but Canthropus Jr avoids it by throwing Starman back against the cage.
Good body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Starman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Canthropus Jr on the inside.
Canthropus Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Canthropus Jr stalls.
Starman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Canthropus Jr taking a breather. #BC#
Canthropus Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Starman 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.
Starman misses with a takedown attempt - Canthropus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Starman throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Canthropus Jr stuns Starman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Canthropus Jr clinches.
Starman wants a takedown.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Starman working aggressively here.
Starman swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starman tries to throw a body punch but Canthropus Jr avoids it by throwing Starman back against the cage.
Starman gets through Canthropus Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starman wants to clinch but Canthropus Jr slips to the side
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Canthropus Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Canthropus Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Starman momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Starman throws a right hand that Canthropus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Canthropus Jr also avoids with ease.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canthropus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Canthropus Jr has closed the distance and engaged Starman in a clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starman.
Starman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canthropus Jr is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Starman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canthropus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canthropus Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Starman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr blocks a body shot from Starman.
Starman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
Pit Canthropus Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Starman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starman swings wildly with an uppercut but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starman tries to work over Canthropus Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr tries to throw a body punch but Starman avoids it by throwing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Starman has clasped his hands together around Canthropus Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Pit Canthropus Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canthropus Jr really wants to buck Starman off and get back to his feet. #T1#
Canthropus Jr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Canthropus Jr bucks Starman off and manages to get back to his feet!
Canthropus Jr throws a right hand that Starman ducks under and follows up with a left that Starman also avoids with ease.
Starman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pit Canthropus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starman scores with a sloppy right hand. Canthropus Jr should have avoided that one.
Canthropus Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Starman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canthropus Jr can pounce on him.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Starman is having none of it.
Starman missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canthropus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starman can do to turn this around?#T2#
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Starman avoids them all with ease.
Starman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starman. That did some damage!
Canthropus Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Starman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canthropus Jr. Canthropus Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Starman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canthropus Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Starman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Canthropus Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Canthropus Jr. #BC#
Canthropus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice hook to Starman's body. Starman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starman throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick.
Canthropus Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Starman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Canthropus Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Starman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Starman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Starman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starman blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
A solid body kick from Canthropus Jr.
Starman avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Starman tries to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a body kick that stops Starman in his tracks momentarily.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice hook to Starman's body. Starman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Canthropus Jr rushes Starman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Starman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canthropus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Starman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canthropus Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starman. That did some damage!
Starman misses with an uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Starman throws a right and a left that Canthropus Jr avoids nicely. #CL#
Canthropus Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canthropus Jr.#BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr tries to bum rush Starman with a series of wild strikes but Starman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Canthropus Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Starman drops his hands momentarily and Canthropus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Starman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starman connects with a body shot that sends Canthropus Jr's belly button to the back.
Canthropus Jr works Starman's body with a nice hook.
Starman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Starman or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus Jr, which made it look bad. #CL#
Canthropus Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starman can't get the takedown.
Starman has Canthropus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canthropus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Starman.
Starman is looking to control Canthropus Jr's arms but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Starman has his back to the cage.
Starman misses with some punches. #T2#
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Starman breaks from the clinch.
A solid body kick from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice head kick!
Canthropus Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Starman will feel that in the morning.
Donk. Canthropus Jr catches Starman right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Canthropus Jr.
Starman tries to clinch up but Canthropus Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Canthropus Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canthropus Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Canthropus Jr scores with a head kick. Starman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Starman misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Starman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Canthropus Jr connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canthropus Jr. That's going to slow Starman down.
Starman tries to clinch there but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Starman misses with a double jab
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Starman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Starman manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pit Canthropus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Canthropus Jr scores with a hook.
Canthropus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Starman on the side of the head.
Starman throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Canthropus Jr defends it well.#CL#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Canthropus Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canthropus Jr 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Canthropus Jr!

Pit Canthropus Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
John Starman spoke after the fight, saying 'Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang Walla walla, bang bang'.

 

Event: SyFi 123     
Date:   Nov 04, 2018
#R1#
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canthropus Jr can pounce on him.
Curry misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Curry has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Canthropus Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Curry misses with a takedown attempt
and Canthropus Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canthropus Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Canthropus Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Curry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curry tries to clinch up.
Curry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canthropus Jr's waist but Canthropus Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Curry off to one side.
Canthropus Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curry with a poor takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curry thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steph Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Canthropus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Canthropus Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Curry catches Canthropus Jr right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Curry.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Curry shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Curry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Curry clinches.
Curry tries to work over Canthropus Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Curry doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canthropus Jr.
Curry moves out of range as Canthropus Jr strikes.
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canthropus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2##CL#
Curry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Curry darts in trying to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curry.
Canthropus Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curry is leaning against Canthropus Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curry lands a shoulder strike.
Canthropus Jr lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canthropus Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Canthropus Jr.
A short left from Curry.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Canthropus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Canthropus Jr gets through Curry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curry looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Canthropus Jr tenderised Curry's leg. Curry is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr pushes Curry up against the cage in a clinch.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Curry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Curry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr stalling.
Curry is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Canthropus Jr.
Curry lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Curry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Canthropus Jr is trying to defend but Curry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr kicks off Curry and gets to his feet.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canthropus Jr swivels and escapes.#TD#
Curry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Canthropus Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canthropus Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr throws Curry to one side and escapes!
Curry misses with a straight left.
Canthropus Jr misses with a straight right.
Curry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Canthropus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Curry moves out of range easily.
Curry looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Curry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canthropus Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Canthropus Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canthropus Jr can pounce on him.
Canthropus Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Canthropus Jr ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Canthropus Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Curry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Canthropus Jr defends well and Curry ends up having to push Canthropus Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steph Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Curry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canthropus Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice hook to Curry's body. Curry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Canthropus Jr leaves Curry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canthropus Jr defends it nicely.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Curry misses with a takedown attempt
and Canthropus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Canthropus Jr lands a head kick. Curry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Canthropus Jr feints and then cracks Curry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curry down. #T2#
Curry throws a combination that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canthropus Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Nice sprawl there from Canthropus Jr as Curry shoots in.
Curry is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Canthropus Jr defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curry moves forwards but Canthropus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Canthropus Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy right hand but Curry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curry feinted with a counter takedown.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Canthropus Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Curry.#T3#
Curry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curry misses with a takedown attempt
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr works the jab nicely.
Curry has his takedown stuffed
and Curry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canthropus Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steph Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Curry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curry doesn't seem bothered though.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Curry moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.#T4#
Curry wants a takedown.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curry wants a takedown. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Canthropus Jr, right into the meat.
Curry shoots in looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Curry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Canthropus Jr feints and then cracks Curry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curry down.
Curry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Canthropus Jr but Canthropus Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Curry tries to clinch but Canthropus Jr is having none of it.
Canthropus Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Canthropus Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Curry if he has to take too many more of those.
Curry swings for the body but Canthropus Jr moves out of range. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr scores with a leg kick.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Canthropus Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Curry avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Canthropus Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Canthropus Jr looks to land a right hand but Curry moved out of range.
Curry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canthropus Jr can pounce on him.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Curry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curry shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Canthropus Jr misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steph Curry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Curry wants to clinch
and Canthropus Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks from the clinch.
Canthropus Jr connects with a jab.
Canthropus Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Curry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curry can't get the takedown.
Canthropus Jr gets through Curry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steph Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus Jr jabs Curry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canthropus Jr.
Curry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canthropus Jr is fending him off so far but Curry persists. Nope, Canthropus Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Curry tries to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curry dives in and grabs Canthropus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr pushes down on Curry's head and hops out.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Canthropus Jr blocks an uppercut.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Canthropus Jr avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry misses with some punches. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Curry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Canthropus Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Canthropus Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Curry should have avoided that one.
Canthropus Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Canthropus Jr lands a front kick.
Curry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curry tries to move into range but Canthropus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Canthropus Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry has Canthropus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canthropus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canthropus Jr is trying to stall. #T4#
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canthropus Jr cracks Curry with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Canthropus Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canthropus Jr.
Curry has Canthropus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canthropus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Curry tries for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pit Canthropus Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canthropus Jr connects with a high kick.
Curry looks to clinch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus Jr.
Curry misses with a jab to the body
and Canthropus Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry goes for a double leg but Canthropus Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Canthropus Jr continues to drive forward.
Canthropus Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curry's calf.
Curry fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Canthropus Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canthropus Jr 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Canthropus Jr!

A victorious Pit Canthropus Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SyFi 115     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1##TD#
Austin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Austin chips away with some ground and pound.
Canthropus Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Austin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Canthropus Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Canthropus Jr. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Austin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canthropus Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Austin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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!
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Canthropus Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Canthropus Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Austin on the side of the head.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Canthropus Jr. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
Canthropus Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Austin misses with a takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Canthropus Jr wants to clinch.
Austin blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Austin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Canthropus Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Austin with a poor takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Canthropus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Canthropus Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
A head kick from Canthropus Jr lands but Austin takes it in his stride.
Austin fails to land the takedown.
Canthropus Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Austin dives in and grabs Canthropus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr pushes down on Austin's head and hops out.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Canthropus Jr sprawls well. Canthropus Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Austin or perhaps it was just good defense by Canthropus Jr, which made it look bad.
Canthropus Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Austin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Austin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canthropus Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Austin's head.
Austin shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Austin against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin wants to take the fight to the mat but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canthropus Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards. #ROC2#
Austin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Austin letting Canthropus Jr take a breather here.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canthropus Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canthropus Jr presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canthropus Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Austin.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Canthropus Jr.
The referee calls for Canthropus Jr to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Canthropus Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Canthropus Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr presses Austin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Canthropus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canthropus Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Austins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Austin drives through with a takedown into Canthropus Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr pushes Austin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Austin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Canthropus Jr defends well and Austin ends up having to push Canthropus Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Canthropus Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Canthropus Jr as Austin shoots in.#CL2#
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin letting Canthropus Jr take a breather here.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Austin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canthropus Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr scores with a leg kick.
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Austin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Austin blocks a head kick by Canthropus Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr thuds a left hand into Austin's body.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canthropus Jr. That's going to slow Austin down.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Austin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canthropus Jr - the referee stops the clock and Austin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canthropus Jr. Austin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Austin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canthropus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Canthropus Jr works Austin's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Canthropus Jr, as that shot connected.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that Austin semi-blocks.
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Canthropus Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canthropus Jr lands with a cross.
BOOM! Canthropus Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Austin. Austin tries to recover but Canthropus Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Austin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Pit Canthropus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AFC #7     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Canthropus Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Boly.
Boly moves in looking to clinch but Canthropus Jr pushes him off.
Boly moves out of range of the body kick.
Boly fails with the takedown.
A big right from Canthropus Jr misses.
Boly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boly fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab. Boly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canthropus Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Boly.#T1#
Boly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Boly counters with a flying knee that drops Canthropus Jr! #ROC2#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!#SUB2#
Boly drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Boly as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Canthropus Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Boly! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Willy Boly!
Willy Boly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pit Canthropus Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.

 

Event: AFC #2     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Canthropus Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Canthropus Jr throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canthropus Jr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Canthropus Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Canthropus Jr steps away.
Canthropus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Canthropus Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canthropus Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. #CL#
Canthropus Jr clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Canthropus Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Canthropus Jr to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Canthropus Jr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Canthropus Jr controls the action.
A short uppercut from Canthropus Jr. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Canthropus Jr.
Nice body punch from Smith. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Canthropus Jr misses
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
Canthropus Jr prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Smith misses. #T3#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canthropus Jr's head backwards.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus Jr is just out of range.
Smith avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Smith tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Canthropus Jr is predictable there
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canthropus Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Canthropus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canthropus Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Canthropus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus Jr lands with a hook. Smith 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.
Canthropus Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canthropus Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canthropus Jr manages to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Canthropus Jr misses with a low kick.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Canthropus Jr.
Smith throws a series of punches but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr misses with a wild combination.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith throws a right hand that Canthropus Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Canthropus Jr also avoids with ease.
Canthropus Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith slips under a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith takes a swing at Canthropus Jr's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Canthropus Jr darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Canthropus Jr has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr. #BC#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Canthropus Jr looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Canthropus Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Canthropus Jr misses the target.
Canthropus Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Canthropus Jr misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Canthropus Jr connects with a single shot there.
Smith slips under a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Canthropus Jr clinches up against the cage.
Canthropus Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Canthropus Jr to work. #T2#
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canthropus Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Canthropus Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.#T3##BC#
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Canthropus Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping right.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canthropus Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Canthropus Jr.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith scores with a jab. Canthropus Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canthropus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Canthropus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Canthropus Jr throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canthropus Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Canthropus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping left.
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pit Canthropus Jr 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#
Canthropus Jr throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canthropus Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Canthropus Jr misses with a double jab. #CL#
Canthropus Jr clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Canthropus Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch.
Smith is working for takedown but Canthropus Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Canthropus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Canthropus Jr cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Canthropus Jr misses with a low kick.
Smith throws out a counter right but Canthropus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Canthropus Jr connects with a single shot there.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Canthropus Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith scores with a hook.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Canthropus Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Canthropus Jr was not able to check.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Canthropus Jr counters with a left to the body.
Frank Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Canthropus Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Canthropus Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Canthropus Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Canthropus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canthropus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Canthropus Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Canthropus Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Canthropus Jr avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canthropus Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Canthropus Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Smith.
Canthropus Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pit Canthropus Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canthropus Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pit Canthropus Jr!

After winning the bout, Pit Canthropus Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WeInSyd 17     
Date:   Jun 20, 2018
#R1#
Agnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Canthropus Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body kick.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Agnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Agnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Agnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Canthropus Jr thuds a left hand into Agnarsson's body.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canthropus Jr misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Agnarsson dips to his left and cracks Canthropus Jr with an uppercut!
Canthropus Jr is looking to chop away at Agnarsson's legs.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agnarsson manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canthropus Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Agnarsson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Canthropus Jr to the canvas! Canthropus Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Agnarsson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnar Agnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnar Agnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SyFi 54     
Date:   May 25, 2018
#R1#
Canthropus Jr walks into a straight right hand from Merlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Merlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Merlin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Merlin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Merlin tries to pull guard but Canthropus Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Merlin drops back down to his feet.
Canthropus Jr lands an uppercut.
Merlin is trying to pull guard but Canthropus Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Merlin backwards.
Canthropus Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Canthropus Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Merlin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Canthropus Jr regains guard.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Canthropus Jr is retaining full guard.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Merlin passes Canthropus Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Canthropus Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merlin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Canthropus Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Merlin looking to control but Canthropus Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Canthropus Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Canthropus Jr stops Merlin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Canthropus Jr wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Merlin working for a submission but Canthropus Jr is keeping him at bay.
Canthropus Jr is trying to stand.
Merlin trying to control but Canthropus Jr is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Canthropus Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Merlin looking to control but Canthropus Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Canthropus Jr tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin takes his back! #SUB#
Merlin is working for a rear naked choke. Canthropus Jr is not defending it well and Merlin has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Canthropus Jr refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Canthropus Jr's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xavier Merlin!
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SyFi 45     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
Canthropus Jr pushes Bardakci away with a front kick.
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that Bardakci avoids nicely.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Canthropus Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Canthropus Jr!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canthropus Jr is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Canthropus Jr throws Bardakci to one side and escapes!
Canthropus Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bardakci's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Canthropus Jr there.
We've been hearing reports that Bardakci has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bardakci blocks a jab.
Bardakci blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Bardakci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bardakci moves forwards but Canthropus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bardakci dives in for a single leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canthropus Jr. That's going to slow Bardakci down.
Canthropus Jr is looking to slow Bardakci down with leg kicks.
Canthropus Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr scores with a push kick.
A head kick from Canthropus Jr lands but Bardakci takes it in his stride.
Bardakci shoots for a double leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Bardakci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canthropus Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canthropus Jr scores with the left hand. Bardakci knows he should have avoided that one.
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canthropus Jr as he jumps to the side.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Bardakci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A lazy left from Canthropus Jr finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Canthropus Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Canthropus Jr keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Canthropus Jr is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr kicks Bardakci off and gets to his feet.
Canthropus Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bardakci misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bardakci takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Canthropus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bardakci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bardakci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping left.
Bardakci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bardakci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr circles away.
Canthropus Jr throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Canthropus Jr is trying to stand.
Bardakci trying to advance position but Canthropus Jr counters by regaining guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Canthropus Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bardakci backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Bardakci moves out of range easily.
Bardakci feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Bardakci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canthropus Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bardakci shoots for a double leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Bardakci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Canthropus Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Bardakci steps away.#TD#
Canthropus Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bardakci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Canthropus Jr is looking to stand up but Bardakci isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Canthropus Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand and escape but Bardakci is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Canthropus Jr is predictable there #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bardakci is on him like a limpet, forcing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
Canthropus Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Canthropus Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canthropus Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bardakcis head.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand into Bardakci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bardakci's gas tank.
Bardakci blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bardakci or not. #T1##BC2#
Canthropus Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bardakci avoids the body shot from Canthropus Jr.
A jab lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Bardakci checks a low kick from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Canthropus Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bardakci is on him like a limpet, forcing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr is struggling to control the position.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bardakci.
Canthropus Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Bardakci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bardakci backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Bardakci backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Canthropus Jr.
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks.
Bardakci tries to score a body lock takedown but Canthropus Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazim Bardakci. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Bardakci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bardakci shoots in looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bardakci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Canthropus Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bardakci. Bardakci gets slowly back to his feet.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bardakci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Canthropus Jr. No joy for Bardakci on that attempt.
Canthropus Jr looks for the body kick but Bardakci saw that one coming.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Bardakci moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bardakci has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canthropus Jr.
Bardakci moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Bardakci is rocked!
Bardakci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh Bardakci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Bardakci seems to have got his legs back now.
Bardakci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canthropus Jr swivels and escapes.#T4#
Bardakci misses with a takedown attempt - Canthropus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bardakci tries for a takedown but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bardakci appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canthropus Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bardakci has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bardakci there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bardakci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Bardakci gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Canthropus Jr gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pit Canthropus Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Forge Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: WeInSyd 7     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1#
Filipovic throws a wild body kick that Canthropus Jr sees coming a mile off.
Filipovic avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the cage.
Canthropus Jr scores with a shot to the side of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Filipovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Filipovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Canthropus Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic misses the jab.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
Filipovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Filipovic backs off Canthropus Jr throws a huge counter combo but Filipovic manages to avoid it all.
Canthropus Jr scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Canthropus Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Filipovic misses with a left hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Canthropus Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Canthropus Jr avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Filipovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Canthropus Jr stuns Filipovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filipovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Canthropus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canthropus Jr digs a good hook to Filipovic's body.
Filipovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Canthropus Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Filipovic - that will leave a mark!
Canthropus Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Canthropus Jr moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab from Filipovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Canthropus Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Filipovic.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Canthropus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canthropus Jr swinging wildly here. #T2#
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Filipovic. #KD2#
Canthropus Jr lands a big head kick that sends Filipovic tumbling to the mat! Canthropus Jr takes a step backwards and waves Filipovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Filipovic is rocked!
Canthropus Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filipovic at a distance.
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Canthropus Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Filipovic is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

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

 

Event: SyFi 23     
Date:   Mar 11, 2018
#R1#
Golovkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Canthropus Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Canthropus Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Golovkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus Jr under the eye.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Golovkin checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canthropus Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Golovkin digs a good hook to Canthropus Jr's body.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canthropus Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Golovkin scores with a jab. Canthropus Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.#T1#
Canthropus Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin connects with a right hand. Canthropus Jr shakes it off.#ROC2#
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canthropus Jr throws out the jab.
Oh Canthropus Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Canthropus Jr's body.
Canthropus Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Golovkin drops Canthropus Jr with a naaaaasty hook - Canthropus Jr is in real trouble here! Golovkin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Golovkin!
Our winner, Gennady Golovkin, 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: SyFi 11     
Date:   Feb 16, 2018
#R1#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canthropus Jr catches Nurmagomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nurmagomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Kole Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Canthropus Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nurmagomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus Jr looks to land a left hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a right hand from Canthropus Jr - that's dropped him! Canthropus Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nurmagomedov from any more punishment! Nurmagomedov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pit Canthropus Jr!

 

 
 
 
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