Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Brands with an uppercut!
Liu lands a nice hook to Brands's body. Brands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brands dives in and grabs Liu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liu pushes down on Brands's head and hops out.
Liu connects with a right hand. Brands shakes it off.
Brands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
A cross from Liu lands.
Brands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brands tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Brands shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Brands wants to work for an arm triangle but Liu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liu is trying is best to control the position here.
Brands passes to side control. #SUB2#
Brands goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brands but great work by Liu.#T1##SU#
Liu decides to stand back up. Liu steps back and let's Brands get back to his feet.
Brands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Brands persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Liu darts in and clinches Brands up against the cage.
Liu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Liu scores a nice knee to the body.
Brands looks winded!
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brands jumps guard but Liu stands there with Brands around his waist. Brands gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Brands fails to pull guard.
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brands backwards.
Knees to the body from Liu.
Liu lands an elbow that stopped Brands in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Liu.
A right hook to the body lands for Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head. #T2#
Brands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liu smiles and moves away.
Brands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brands scrambles back to his feet.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Liu throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Brands is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Bo Brands stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'.

Event: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Liu closes the distance and clinches.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Liu trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anderson tries to stall but Liu uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
The crowd are getting on Liu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Anderson is working for takedown but Liu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson taking a breather.
Liu lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Liu landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Anderson avoiding damage as Liu throws knees to the body.
Liu misses with a knee strike.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Liu misses with an elbow over the top.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Liu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu.
A short right from Liu on the inside.
Anderson controlling the action here for a moment.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Liu digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Liu lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu staying out of range there.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Jab by Liu.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson 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!
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Liu throws a head kick that half lands.
Liu jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!#T4#
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson slips a jab from Liu.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Liu stumbling backwards into the cage! Liu bounces back off the cage towards Anderson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Anderson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Anderson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson 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: CCC 4 : Dickinson vs Phillips
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Liu is looking to clinch.
Coooie Cobber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu with a jab.
Coooie Cobber slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Coooie Cobber avoids it.#CL#
Coooie Cobber gets tackled into the cage by Liu. Liu maintains the clinch.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coooie Cobber lands with a left to the head.
Liu missing with knees to the body.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
Liu stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Coooie Cobber sees coming a mile off.
Coooie Cobber is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coooie Cobber moves away.
Coooie Cobber lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Coooie Cobber blocks a jab.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Liu throws a combination that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Coooie Cobber finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liu avoids the body shot from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coooie Cobber wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
Liu moves in looking to clinch but Coooie Cobber pushes him off.
Liu moves out of range as Coooie Cobber strikes.
Coooie Cobber throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Coooie Cobber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coooie Cobber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
It seemed like Coooie Cobber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coooie Cobber's defenses.
Liu pushes Coooie Cobber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coooie Cobber tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coooie Cobber tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Liu takes a shot to the head.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Liu - that landed with a thud.
Liu blocking some punches.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coooie Cobber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coooie Cobber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coooie Cobber. That did some damage!
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Coooie Cobber wants to clinch.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coooie Cobber throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Coooie Cobber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber clinches.
Liu pushes off an throws an elbow but Coooie Cobber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coooie Cobber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber avoiding damage as Liu throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Coooie Cobber's ribs.
Jab by Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coooie Cobber. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu closes the distance but Coooie Cobber moves to the side
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Coooie Cobber with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coooie Cobber blocks the body kick.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses with a hook
and Coooie Cobber counters with a one-two to the body.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Coooie Cobber slips a jab from Liu.#T4#
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Coooie Cobber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Liu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses.
Coooie Cobber slips under a jab from Liu.
Coooie Cobber throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Coooie Cobber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coooie Cobber fails to land.
Coooie Cobber lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Coooie Cobber.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coooie Cobber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Coooie Cobber counters with a nice uppercut.
Coooie Cobber throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Coooie Cobber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Liu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coooie Cobber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Coooie Cobber lands a head kick. Liu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu misses with a combination
and Coooie Cobber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coooie Cobber cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Liu cracks Coooie Cobber with a good jab.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Coooie Cobber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Coooie Cobber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coooie Cobber scores with a shot to the body.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Coooie Cobber's head but Coooie Cobber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and Coooie Cobber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Coooie Cobber's head but Coooie Cobber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Coooie Cobber slips under a jab from Liu.#CL#
Liu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coooie Cobber lands an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu tries to land knees in the clinch but Coooie Cobber avoids the damage to the body.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Coooie Cobber tries to break free but Liu pushes him back against the cage.
Liu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coooie Cobber misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Coooie Cobber's shoulder, as Coooie Cobber tries to avoid the shot.
Coooie Cobber misses with a head kick.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Liu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
Coooie Cobber lands a hook that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Liu takes an elbow to the temple.
Coooie Cobber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coooie Cobber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Coooie Cobber on the inside. #T2#
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Coooie Cobber controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coooie Cobber.
A short uppercut from Liu.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Coooie Cobber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coooie Cobber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Coooie Cobber manages to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coooie Cobber 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.
Liu swings for the body but Coooie Cobber moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coooie Cobber was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu misses with a body punch
letting Coooie Cobber counter with a right hand. #T3#
A good leg kick by Coooie Cobber.
A head kick from Liu lands but Coooie Cobber takes it in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Coooie Cobber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Coooie Cobber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Coooie Cobber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coooie Cobber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coooie Cobber avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coooie Cobber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a hook but Coooie Cobber blocks it.
Liu throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
letting Coooie Cobber counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Coooie Cobber blocks the low kick.#T4#
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coooie Cobber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coooie Cobber misses with a double jab.
Coooie Cobber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coooie Cobber counters with a one-two to the body.
Coooie Cobber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liu's head backwards.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Coooie Cobber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Coooie Cobber tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Coooie Cobber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Liu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu darts in trying to clinch
and Coooie Cobber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Coooie Cobber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Coooie Cobber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber misses with an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Coooie Cobber slips under a jab.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coooie Cobber on the side of the head.
Liu throws a combination that misses
letting Coooie Cobber counter with a right hand.
Coooie Cobber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Coooie Cobber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Liu is looking to clinch but Coooie Cobber is avoiding it.
Liu throws a body punch but Coooie Cobber moves out of range.
Liu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Liu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu throws a hook but Coooie Cobber blocks it.
Coooie Cobber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Coooie Cobber throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coooie Cobber momentarily.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Coooie Cobber counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Coooie Cobber lands.
Liu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Liu punishes Coooie Cobber's body with a nice straight punch.
Coooie Cobber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu lands with a nice combination. Coooie Cobber backs away looking to recover.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coooie Cobber.
Liu tries to clinch there but Coooie Cobber circles away.
Coooie Cobber flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Andy Coooie Cobber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
That kick from Liu tenderised Coooie Cobber's leg. Coooie Cobber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coooie Cobber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Coooie Cobber.#CL#
Liu has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Nice body punch from Liu - that landed with a thud.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu tries to clinch but Coooie Cobber is having none of it. #T3#
Coooie Cobber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Coooie Cobber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coooie Cobber moves away.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Coooie Cobber is out of range.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Coooie Cobber moved out of range.
Liu is looking to clinch.
Coooie Cobber slips under a jab.
Liu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Coooie Cobber moved out of range.#T4#
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coooie Cobber was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for a 1-2. Coooie Cobber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coooie Cobber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coooie Cobber is looking to clinch.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coooie Cobber throws a big shot that misses.
Liu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coooie Cobber just manages to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Coooie Cobber misses.
Coooie Cobber with a nice calf kick.
Coooie Cobber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Coooie Cobber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.#CL#
Liu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coooie Cobber tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coooie Cobber 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Coooie Cobber!
Andy Coooie Cobber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Liu is looking to slow Dickinson down with leg kicks.
Liu lands a body shot.
Dickinson lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Dickinson throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Dickinson with an uppercut!
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dickinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Liu misses
and Dickinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dickinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Dickinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Liu blocks it well.
Dickinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liu.
Dickinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu cracks Dickinson with an open hand slap.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Liu scores with a head kick. Dickinson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Dickinson defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dickinson flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Dickinson tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Dickinson.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Dickinson moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu jabs at Dickinson's body.
A left and a right from Dickinson both land. Nice combination.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Dickinson moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu tries to work over Dickinson's front leg with a kick but Dickinson checks it.
Liu misses with a hook
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Liu is rocked!#T3#
Dickinson slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu throws a right and a left that Dickinson avoids nicely.
Dickinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu backing away here, and Dickinson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dickinson avoids a kick to the body.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Dickinson moved away.
A shot to the liver by Dickinson. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Dickinson gets tackled into the cage by Liu. Liu maintains the clinch.
Dickinson is trying to push Liu away but Liu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu is trying to stall.
Liu misses with a knee to the head.
Liu scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Dickinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu throws a leg kick but Dickinson moved away.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson misses the jab.#KD2#
Dickinson lands a big head kick that sends Liu tumbling to the mat! Dickinson takes a step backwards and waves Liu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu throws a low kick but Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Dickinson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Liu out cold! What a finish! Dickinson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Dickinson!
Sean Dickinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld FN 51
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Liu crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoha Nagibatel!
An out of breath Lyoha Nagibatel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Roussel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Roussel moved out of range nicely.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Roussel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu lands with a hook. Roussel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu feints and then cracks Roussel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roussel down.
Liu throws a head kick but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Roussel blocks it well.
Roussel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roussel momentarily.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Roussel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Roussel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roussel ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Roussel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roussel lands with an overhand left.#KD#
Roussel lands a big shot that drops Liu! Can he finish him? #ROC#Liu is rocked!
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
Liu is still in real trouble! Can Roussel finish him?
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely. #T1#
Roussel won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
Liu seems to have recovered his senses.
Roussel passes Liu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Liu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Roussel drops an elbow to the side of Liu's head.
Roussel working over Liu with some ground and pound. Liu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Liu pushes Roussel off looking to stand but Roussel dives back in and keeps control.
Roussel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roussel 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.
Roussel is nestled in close to Liu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roussel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Liu has one foot on Roussel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Roussel moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roussel blocks a head kick by Liu. #T2#
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roussel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looks like Roussel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Roussel moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu takes one on the button.
Roussel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Roussel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roussel.
Roussel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Roussel misses its intended target.
Liu slips a straight right by Roussel.
Liu thuds a left hand into Roussel's body.
Liu misses the body punch #KD#
and Liu is countered with a crisp right hand from Roussel that sends him to the canvas! Roussel follows him to the mat into side control.
Roussel working away.#T3#
Liu pushes Roussel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roussel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roussel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Liu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roussel.
The ground and pound from Roussel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roussel with the ground and pound but Liu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Roussel thows a huge punch but Liu dodges it nicely.
Roussel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roussel wants to pass to mount but Liu is defending the position.
Roussel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Roussel with the ground and pound but Liu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussel is in close to Liu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussel.
Roussel throwing strikes but missing.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roussel scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Liu has his feet on Roussel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Liu tries to clinch but Roussel moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussel throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Roussel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Liu misses. #CL2#
Liu rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roussel.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roussel scrambles back to his feet.
Roussel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liu throws a hook but Roussel avoids it easily.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Roussel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roussel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Roussel lands with a shot to the body.
Roussel looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roussel scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liu!
Roussel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roussel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking. #T1#
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu moves in looking to clinch but Roussel pushes him off.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Roussel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roussel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Liu rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roussel lands a body punch.
Liu blocking some punches. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roussel at a distance.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Roussel slips the punch.
Roussel scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Roussel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel checks a leg kick.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu tries to clinch up#KD#
and Roussel counters with a beautiful punch that sends Liu to the canvas! #CUT#That has opened up Jun Liu's cut even more.#T2#
Roussel is looking to work some ground and pound but Liu has wrist control.
Roussel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roussel trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Roussel throwing strikes but missing.
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.
Roussel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liu's guard.
Roussel prevents Liu from improving his position.
Liu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roussel. #T3#
Liu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roussel.
Roussel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roussel won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
Roussel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liu can do to turn this around?
Roussel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Roussel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
Liu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roussel scoring with some ground and pound.
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roussel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roussel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roussel throwing strikes but missing.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Roussel from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liu wants to clinch up but Roussel keeps it at a distance.
Roussel scores with a jab to the head.
Roussel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Roussel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Roussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roussel lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu throws a body punch but Roussel moves out of range.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Roussel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
Roussel avoids a kick to the body.
Roussel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roussel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Liu catches Roussel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Roussel counters with a right hand that sends Liu tumbling to the canvas! Can Roussel finish him? He dives into Liu's guard looking to do just that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussel throws a strike but Liu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Liu won't allow Roussel to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roussel is on top in guard. #REVR#
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.
Roussel wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Roussel is working Liu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roussel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
Liu is looking to stand up but Roussel isn't so interested in that idea.
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Liu is looking to stand up but Roussel isn't so interested in that idea.
Roussel throws a big right hand that misses.
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.
Liu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roussel loads up on a big left hand. Liu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Roussel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Liu can't hide his disappointment, as Roussel celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Vieira connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu tries to clinch up but Vieira circles away and keeps his distance.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liu.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Liu throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Vieira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.#TD#
Vieira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Liu kicks off Vieira and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira misses with a body kick.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.#CL2#
Liu moves into range and clinches up with Vieira.
Vieira letting Liu take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liu prevents it. #T1#
A short left from Liu.
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vieira is trying to stall.
Liu has Vieira pressed against the cage, preventing Vieira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Liu on the inside. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Liu gets a clinch.
Vieira avoiding damage as Liu throws knees to the body.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards. #T2#
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Vieira wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira has Liu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Vieira has Liu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vieira pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Liu tumbling to the mat - Vieira dives into Liu's guard.
Liu keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Liu prevents Vieira from improving position.
Vieira prevents Liu from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Vieira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira. #T4#
A big right from Liu misses.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vieira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vieira is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Liu clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu stuffs the takedown attempt from Vieira. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Liu clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vieira darts in looking for a takedown but Liu gets double underhooks and turns Vieira into the cage. #KD2#
Liu drops Vieira with a big knee straight up the middle! Vieira is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Vieira is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.
Liu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vieira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vieira looks to clinch but Liu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vieira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Llewellyn moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Llewellyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Llewellyn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Liu keeping full guard, as Llewellyn tries to pass.
Llewellyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Llewellyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now.
Llewellyn passes Liu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Liu is staying active underneath Llewellyn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
Llewellyn controlling the action here.
Llewellyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Liu's coaches at Gumburcules Gym 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.#SUB2#
Liu is defending against the submission attempts here by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liu trying to hold on to Llewellyn's head to control him but Llewellyn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liu stuns Llewellyn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Llewellyn needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Llewellyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liu's waist but Liu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Llewellyn off to one side.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu throws a head kick but Llewellyn moves out of range.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llewellyn moves away.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Llewellyn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Liu clinches with his opponent.
Llewellyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.#T3##BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Llewellyn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu slips a straight right by Llewellyn.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Llewellyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Llewellyn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Llewellyn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Liu scores with a jab. Llewellyn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu clobbers Llewellyn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Llewellyn walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for Llewellyn on that attempt.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Liu misses with a hook.
Llewellyn misses with a looping left.
Liu misses with a straight right. #T4#
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Llewellyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llewellyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liu tries to avoid it but Llewellyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liu to the ground. Liu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llewellyn looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Llewellyn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Llewellyn sizes up Liu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn takes one to the chin there.
Llewellyn tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Llewellyn shoots in for a double leg but Liu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Llewellyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Llewellyn tries to avoid it.
Llewellyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
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#
Llewellyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Llewellyn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Llewellyn walks into a jab.
Liu lands the left hand.
Liu throws a hook but Llewellyn blocks it.
Llewellyn blocks the body kick.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llewellyn throws out the jab. #TD2#
Liu gets caught flat footed, as Llewellyn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Llewellyn won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
Llewellyn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liu wants to stand up but Llewellyn is controlling him.
Llewellyn's corner is telling him to maintain position.#ES#
Liu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Llewellyn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Llewellyn or perhaps it was just good defense by Liu, which made it look bad.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Llewellyn with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
Liu lands with a nice combination. Llewellyn backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.
Llewellyn staying out of range there.
Llewellyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llewellyn.
Liu takes a swing at Llewellyn's ribcage but misses.
Llewellyn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Liu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llewellyn can do to turn this around?
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Llewellyn. Llewellyn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2##CL#
Liu moves into the clinch.
Liu'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.
Liu lands a right hand.
Liu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Llewellyn.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.
Llewellyn takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Liu is working Llewellyn over against the cage.
Llewellyn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards. #TD2#
Llewellyn jumps guard and drags Liu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liu stays in close to Llewellyn's body and controls the position.
Liu preventing the sweep. #SU#
Liu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Liu throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Liu drives through and clinches with Llewellyn against the cage.
Liu pushes Llewellyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Llewellyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liu lands a nice elbow.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Llewellyn tries to pull guard but Liu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Llewellyn misses with the head strike.
Llewellyn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liu tries to land knees in the clinch but Llewellyn avoids the damage to the body.
Liu looking to stall. #T4#
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards.
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!
Liu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Llewellyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liu pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Llewellyn gets a double leg takedown into Liu's guard.

Liu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Llewellyn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Llewellyn is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Llewellyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liu's waist but Liu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Llewellyn off to one side.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Llewellyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu tries to clinch up but Llewellyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llewellyn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Liu keeps Llewellyn at a distance using the push kick.
Llewellyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llewellyn tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Llewellyn throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu 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.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Llewellyn moved out of range.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Llewellyn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Llewellyn is defended easily by Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Llewellyn on the side of the head.#CL#
Liu moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Liu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Llewellyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Llewellyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Llewellyn.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Liu obliges.
Liu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Llewellyn's defenses.
Llewellyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Llewellyn or not.
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Liu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liu.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.
A short right from Liu.
Jun Liu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liu using the Thai clinch to land knees 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!
Liu leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Liu.
Liu'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.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Liu crunches a lovely knee into Llewellyn's ribcage.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Llewellyn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liu blocks it with crossed arms.
Liu looking to throw knees to the head but Llewellyn is blocking nicely.
Liu lands a left hand.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Llewellyn avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Llewellyn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liu to keep the fight standing.
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liu tries a body shot but Llewellyn blocks it.
Liu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Llewellyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards. #T3#
Liu has Llewellyn pressed against the cage.
Llewellyn being controlled against the cage.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Llewellyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Liu after a bit of a struggle.
Liu wants to stall.
Llewellyn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
Llewellyn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Llewellyn tries to pull guard but Liu won't allow it.
Llewellyn is trying to pull guard but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Liu lands a nice elbow.
Liu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Llewellyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu. #T4#
Llewellyn jumps guard but Liu stands there with Llewellyn around his waist. Llewellyn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Liu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Llewellyn missing with knees to the body.
Liu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Llewellyn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Llewellyn has Liu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards.
Llewellyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Llewellyn is trying to pull guard but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu looking to throw knees to the head but Llewellyn is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Llewellyn fails to land.
Liu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
AJ Llewellyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Llewellyn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Llewellyn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bryzgalov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryzgalov momentarily.
Liu seems to be stalking Bryzgalov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Bryzgalov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jun Liu!
Jun Liu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1#
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liu scores with a hook.#TD#
Oddgeir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liu on his heels. He'll look to pass Liu's guard now, I'm sure.
Oddgeir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oddgeir trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Oddgeir preventing the sweep.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Oddgeir from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oddgeir won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oddgeir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Oddgeir shoots in for a double leg but Liu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Liu takes the fight into the clinch.
Oddgeir takes an elbow to the temple.
Liu taking a breather.
Liu is working Oddgeir over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Liu.
Liu lands a hook that snaps the head of Oddgeir backwards.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Liu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oddgeir takes an elbow to the forehead.
Liu pushes Oddgeir back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Oddgeir shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oddgeir takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oddgeir is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu scores with a head kick. Oddgeir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oddgeir on the side of the head.
Liu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torick Oddgeir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liu lands a nice hook to Oddgeir's body. Oddgeir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Liu moves into the clinch.
Liu lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Torick Oddgeir has been cut.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Liu lands a nice elbow.
Liu just leaning against Oddgeir, taking a breather. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Oddgeir down.
Oddgeir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oddgeir shoots for a takedown but Liu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oddgeir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Liu lands a big head kick that sends Oddgeir to the canvas! Liu follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Liu!
Jun Liu gave a mention to 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Galanis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Galanis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Galanis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liu. Liu obviously looking to wear him down.
Galanis misses with a straight right.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanis moves away.
Galanis throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu thows a leg kick but Galanis checks it
and Galanis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu clobbers Galanis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Galanis dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Galanis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Liu.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Liu moves away from the strike by Galanis.
Galanis throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Galanis moved out of range nicely.
Liu tries to work over Galanis's front leg with a kick but Galanis checks it.
Galanis lands a slapping body shot.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galanis scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Galanis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galanis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Galanis walks into a left hand.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Liu lunges at Galanis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galanis's hand.
Liu thows a leg kick but Galanis checks it
and Galanis counters with an outside leg kick. #KD2#
Galanis drops Liu with a beautiful combination! Liu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Galanis is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Liu 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!
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Galanis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Galanis.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Galanis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu misses with a hook
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Liu.#T2#
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Galanis is out of range.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Galanis checks it.
Galanis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Galanis tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Galanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Galanis throws a counter combo.
Galanis cracks Liu with a good jab.
Galanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu misses with a leg kick
and Galanis counters with a left to the body.
Galanis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Galanis misses with a straight left.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Galanis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Liu.
The fighters circling - Galanis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galanis missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galanis loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Galanis off the cage and back into range.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Galanis moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Galanis looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu slips under a jab.
Galanis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galanis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Liu misses the jab.
Galanis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu feints a jab promting Galanis to slip. Liu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Galanis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Galanis misses with a body shot.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galanis moves away.#T4#
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Galanis misses.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Galanis lands a head shot.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu scores with a head kick. Galanis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Galanis is out of range.
Galanis tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galanis swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Galanis lands with a shot to the body.
Galanis misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2#
Galanis lands a big head kick that sends Liu tumbling to the mat! Galanis takes a step backwards and waves Liu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liu blocks a head kick by Galanis.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Galanis misses the target.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Galanis. That did some damage!
Galanis throws a combination. Liu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Galanis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu throws a combination that misses
and Galanis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galanis connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
Liu with a hook.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Galanis throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Galanis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Galanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Galanis throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galanis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Galanis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galanis.
Galanis looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well. #T1#
Galanis lands a jab.
Liu throws a low kick but Galanis moves out of range easily.
Liu scores with a leg kick.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Galanis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu throws a head kick that Galanis semi-blocks.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galanis tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Galanis's shoulder, as Galanis tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Galanis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Galanis lands a big head kick that sends Liu tumbling to the mat! Galanis takes a step backwards and waves Liu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Liu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galanis to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Galanis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Liu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Liu's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Galanis!
A very excited looking Adrian Galanis 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Liu lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Le Franc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Le Franc clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Le Franc clinches.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is pushing Le Franc up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Liu tries to break free but Le Franc pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch. #T1#
Le Franc avoids the body shot from Liu.
A quick step to the side and Le Franc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le Franc misses the jab.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu throws a head kick but Le Franc moves out of range.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Franc tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu tries to move into range but Le Franc moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.#CL#
Le Franc clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Le Franc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Le Franc rushes Liu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu throws an elbow but it misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Le Franc.#T2#
Le Franc lands a left hand. #BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a leg kick but Le Franc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liu misses with a jab to the body
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu tries a quick counter leg kick but Le Franc is wise to it.
Liu tries to land a leg kick but Le Franc saw it coming and moves away.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Le Franc takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Le Franc loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Donk. Le Franc catches Liu right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Franc should have avoided that one.
Le Franc moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Le Franc takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Le Franc gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liu misses with a body punch. #BC#
Le Franc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu throws a push kick but Le Franc slaps the foot to one side.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Le Franc there.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Le Franc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Le Franc needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Liu delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Liu is rocked!
A jab from Le Franc misses.
Liu is still on wobbly legs! Can Le Franc finish him?
Le Franc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu seems to have recovered his senses.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Franc.
Liu flicks out a counter leg kick but Le Franc steps away.
Liu scores with a push kick.
A big left from Le Franc misses.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Le Franc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Le Franc wants to clinch.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Le Franc blocks the leg kick.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu lands a head shot.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Franc.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu throws a push kick but Le Franc slaps the foot to one side.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Le Franc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Le Franc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Le Franc blocks the body kick.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
A head kick misses from Liu.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Le Franc lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu cracks Le Franc with a good jab.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Le Franc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Le Franc scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Le Franc.#CUT#That has opened up Jun Liu's cut even more.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a series of punches but Le Franc moves out of range.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Franc scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc misses with a looping left.#CL#
Le Franc takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Le Franc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc lands a lovely overhand right.
Le Franc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Le Franc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc. #T3#
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Liu avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Le Franc lands with a cross.
Liu misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Liu misses.
Liu scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Le Franc instigates a clinch.
Liu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Liu.#KD#
Le Franc lands a big right hand that sends Liu crashing to the mat! Le Franc stays standing though and waves Liu back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Jun Liu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Le Franc misses. #T4#
A solid body kick from Le Franc.
Liu stuns Le Franc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc drops Liu with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Liu! Le Franc dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 268
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Smith checks a low kick from Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith 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.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Smith moves away from the strike by Liu.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Liu throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu misses with the body kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.#T2#
Liu misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Liu.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Liu throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu 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 nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith checks a low kick from Liu.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Liu slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Smith tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Liu misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. #T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoiding damage.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Liu.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Liu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liu takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T1#
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Liu.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Liu gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Liu being controlled against the cage.
Liu tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Smith works on Liu's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith slows down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith stalls.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Liu, against the cage.
Liu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leon Smith.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Smith avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Liu was not able to check.
Liu checks a low kick from Smith.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Liu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a hook.
Liu sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Liu throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith with a jab.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Liu looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Liu at a distance.
Liu defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Liu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Liu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith lands the left hand.#T2#
Liu tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
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!
Liu tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Liu tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Smith is pushing Liu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liu's efforts to push away.
Smith pushes Liu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Liu is keeping busy.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Smith moves to clinch but Liu breaks away
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Liu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Smith.
I think Smith 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu slips a jab from Smith.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Liu lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Liu throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith moves away from the strike by Liu. #T1#
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Liu up against the cage.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Smith tries to stall but Liu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liu tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Liu leaning against his opponent.
Liu'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.
Liu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu blocks a body shot from Smith.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands. #T2#
Liu scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
Smith just leaning against Liu, taking a breather.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Liu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks a body shot from Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith stalls. #T3#
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Liu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith letting Liu take a breather here.
Liu prevents a body shot from Smith.
Liu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Smith'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.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Liu's ribcage. Liu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith prevents a body shot from Liu.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Liu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Liu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick by Liu misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a head kick by Liu.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Liu backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Liu up against the cage.
Liu digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith stalls.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Liu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liu misses with some punches.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Liu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liu is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Liu scores with a hook to the body.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Liu.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards. #T4#
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Liu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Smith cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Liu staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith 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#
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Liu down.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Liu's leg but Liu calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Smith tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A head kick misses from Liu.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T3#
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Smith digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Liu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Smith thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
Liu misses with a left hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Smith slips under a jab from Liu.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Smith.
Well Smith 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 Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leon Smith thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Watkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Watkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watkins misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watkins takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Watkins misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Watkins's knee momentarily.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Watkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Watkins tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Watkins off balance momentarily.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Watkins is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Watkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watkins walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Liu cracks Watkins with a good jab.
Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Watkins takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu cracks Watkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Watkins's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liu 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 Watkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Watkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Watkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Watkins works the jab nicely.
Watkins avoids a kick to the body.
Watkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Watkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watkins swinging wildly here.
Watkins throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu throws a jab when Watkins was well out of range.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watkins moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Watkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Watkins forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Liu misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu fakes the leg kick and cracks Watkins in the body. #T3#
Watkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Watkins misses with a wild body shot.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick from Liu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watkins avoids the body shot from Liu.
Watkins misses with a double jab.
Watkins takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watkins! But no joy.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watkins throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid body kick from Watkins.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Watkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Watkins blocks a head kick by Liu.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watkins misses with a two punch combination.
Watkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Watkins misses with a hook.
Watkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Watkins backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liu is looking to slow Watkins down with leg kicks.
Liu moves out of range as Watkins strikes.
Liu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Watkins avoids it.
A combination from Watkins does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Watkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Watkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Watkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Liu lands a front kick.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watkins can do to turn this around?
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.
Watkins throws a lazy head kick
and Liu counters with a thumping low kick.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Watkins throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Watkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watkins misses with a wild combination.
Watkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Watkins blocks the body kick.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu lands the left hand.#T1#
Liu misses with a leg kick.
Watkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watkins counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
Watkins thuds his shin into the meat of Liu's side.
A jab from Watkins finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watkins's head backwards.
Liu clobbers Watkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu cracks Watkins with a good jab.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watkins moves away.
Watkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Watkins throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Watkins seems unphased.
Watkins throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Watkins misses its intended target.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watkins feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Watkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liu counters with a left and a right that stings Watkins. #T3#
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watkins. That did some damage!
Liu takes a swing at Watkins's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
Watkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Watkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Watkins.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Liu is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
Liu lands with a short shot to the head.
Liu tries to land knees in the clinch but Watkins avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Donk. Watkins catches Liu right on the button with a cross.
Liu throws a hook but Watkins avoids it easily.
Watkins blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Watkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Watkins backing up. Watkins nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Watkins.
Liu cracks Watkins with an open hand slap.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu takes a swing at Watkins's ribcage but misses.
Watkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Watkins tries to land a body kick
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Watkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Liu's head.
A head kick misses from Liu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watkins! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins slips a straight right by Liu.#T1#
Liu moves away from the strike by Watkins.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu jabs Watkins right on the nose. Watkins blinks but takes it well.
Watkins throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Watkins throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu scores with the left hand. Watkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Watkins avoids the body shot from Liu.
Watkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Watkins blocks the leg kick.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Liu.
Watkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Watkins throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Watkins slips under a jab.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Liu misses.
Watkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Watkins lands a left and a right that send Liu crashing to the mat, dazed. Watkins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
Watkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Watkins. Watkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Watkins.
Watkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Watkins throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu slips a straight right by Watkins.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Liu throws the left hand but Watkins avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Watkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Watkins missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watkins misses with a looping right.
A big right from Watkins misses.
A clash of legs there as Watkins blocks the low kick.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watkins blocks the body kick.
Liu staying out of range there.#T4#
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Watkins blocks a head kick by Liu.
Watkins throws a counter combo.
Watkins throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu looks to throw a body kick
enabling Watkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Watkins misses with a leg kick
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Craig Watkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a hook to the side of Watkins's head but Watkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Watkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watkins takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Watkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins walks into a jab.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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 Jun Liu.
Well Liu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a head kick that Watkins semi-blocks.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Watkins slips under a jab.
Liu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu with the inside leg kick.
Watkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Watkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Watkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Watkins
and Liu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liu throws a leg kick but Watkins sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Watkins. Watkins maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Watkins. Watkins maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu tries to land knees in the clinch but Watkins avoids the damage to the body.
Watkins is struggling to control the position.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Watkins.
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands a head kick. Watkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Watkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watkins throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Watkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
Watkins throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Watkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Watkins's head.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Watkins throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watkins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Watkins throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Watkins throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Watkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Watkins misses.
Watkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
Liu scores with a head kick. Watkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watkins slips a jab from Liu.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu moves out of range as Watkins throws a body kick.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Watkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Watkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Watkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watkins. That's going to slow Liu down.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Watkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu wants to stall.
Watkins misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Watkins throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Watkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watkins misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Watkins slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liu lunges at Watkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watkins's hand.
Watkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Watkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Liu thuds a left hand into Watkins's body.#CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu prevents a body shot from Watkins. #T1#
Watkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liu stalling in the clinch but Watkins improves position.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins takes one on the button.
Watkins ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Watkins misses.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Watkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watkins is able to avoid easily.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Watkins wants to land a leg kick but Liu is out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watkins misses with a low kick.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watkins tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Watkins slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu wants to slow Watkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Liu cracks Watkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Watkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu throws out a leg kick but Watkins moves out of range and Liu only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Watkins blocks the body kick.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Watkins.
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.
Liu lands a slapping body shot. #T3##CL2#
Watkins pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Liu.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watkins punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Watkins scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Watkins.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Liu up against the cage.#BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Watkins throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watkins throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Liu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Watkins checks it well.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Watkins slips the punch.
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Watkins tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Watkins 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 Liu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Liu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Craig Watkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liu.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Watkins jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Watkins throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu 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.
Watkins throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
A cross from Liu lands.#T1#
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Liu lands a head kick. Watkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu scores with a head kick.
Watkins swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Watkins.
Watkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watkins tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Watkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Watkins moved out of range.#T2#
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Watkins ducks down to avoid it.
Watkins misses the shot to the body.
Liu lands a nice hook to Watkins's body. Watkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Watkins as he checks the leg kick.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Watkins is out of range.
Watkins lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Watkins throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Watkins scores with a head kick.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.
Watkins stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watkins throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watkins is out of range and Liu settles back down.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Liu misses with an uppercut. Watkins saw that one coming.
Watkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liu 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.
Watkins throws a counter combo.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Watkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Watkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Watkins connects with a single shot there.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Watkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Liu blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Watkins.
Watkins moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Watkins cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu throws a hook but Watkins avoids it easily.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
A jab from Watkins finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Watkins avoids it.
Watkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Watkins throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu blocks a head kick by Watkins.
Watkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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 Jun Liu.
I think Liu 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Drummond avoids the body shot from Liu.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Drummond misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drummond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Drummond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drummond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liu throws a body punch but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drummond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drummond throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drummond.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Liu clobbers Drummond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond takes one to the side of the head.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drummond checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drummond wants to counter with a clinch but Liu pushes him away.
Drummond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drummond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Drummond.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drummond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a good low kick that Drummond was not able to check.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Drummond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drummond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Drummond throws a shot to the body.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu throws a head kick that Drummond semi-blocks.
Drummond misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Jake Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drummond.
Drummond tries to counter with a clinch but Liu shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Drummond. Beautiful body shot.
Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Drummond wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drummond has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Drummond scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Drummond.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Liu misses with a looping right.
Drummond wants to counter with a clinch but Liu pushes him away.
Drummond scores with a punch to the head.
Liu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drummond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu slips a straight right by Drummond.
Liu keeps Drummond at a distance using the push kick.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drummond moves away.
Liu throws a hook but Drummond avoids it easily.
Drummond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu scores with the left hand. Drummond knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu is looking to wear down Drummond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liu connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drummond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu throws a jab when Drummond was well out of range.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu swings for the body but Drummond moves out of range.
Liu scores with a jab. Drummond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drummond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Drummond throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drummond under the eye.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Drummond's head.
Drummond has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drummond misses with a wild combination.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drummond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drummond.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Drummond is predictable there
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu blocks a head kick by Drummond.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Drummond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drummond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Liu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drummond cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Drummond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drummond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Liu punishes Drummond's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Drummond's head.
Drummond moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Drummond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Drummond flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drummond with the inside leg kick.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drummond. That did some damage!
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Drummond scores with a jab to the head.
Drummond throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu throws a head kick but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Drummond throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Drummond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu throws a quick counter head kick but Drummond was just out of range.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Drummond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drummond misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Drummond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drummond.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drummond scores with a leg kick.
Liu cracks Drummond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu blocks a head kick by Drummond.
Drummond checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Drummond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drummond.#T1#
Liu checks a leg kick.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu slips a jab from Drummond.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Drummond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Nice defenses there by Drummond.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu scores with a head kick.
Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drummond moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Drummond sees coming a mile off.
Drummond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu connects with a leg kick.
A low kick from Drummond is predictable there
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Drummond throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throws a hook but Drummond blocks it.
Drummond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drummond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond.
Liu sizes up Drummond with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drummond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Drummond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
A little jabbing left from Drummond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Drummond tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drummond shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drummond misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Drummond looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
As Drummond backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Drummond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drummond looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Drummond.
Liu cracks Drummond with a good jab.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Liu misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drummond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Drummond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Drummond misses.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Liu.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drummond works Liu's body with a nice hook.
Liu wants to land a leg kick but Drummond is out of range.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drummond.
Drummond connects with a leg kick.
Drummond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liu avoids the head kick by Drummond.
Drummond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Drummond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drummond fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drummond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Drummond looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Drummond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Drummond moves out of range easily.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Drummond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drummond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drummond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Drummond tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Liu avoids the head kick by Drummond.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jun Liu 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#
Liu lands a jab to Drummond's midsection.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drummond.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drummond.
Drummond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drummond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drummond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu moves away from the strike by Drummond.
Drummond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drummond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drummond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Drummond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu moves away from the strike by Drummond.
Drummond ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
A combination from Drummond does no damage.
Drummond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drummond fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu checks a low kick from Drummond.#T1#
Drummond tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drummond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Drummond settles back down.
Liu lands a right hook to the body.
Drummond lands a head kick. Liu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu works Drummond's body with a nice hook.
Drummond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Drummond with an uppercut!
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drummond has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drummond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drummond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drummond has time to react.
Liu cracks Drummond with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drummond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drummond looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Drummond connects with a leg kick.
Liu avoids the head kick by Drummond.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Drummond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Liu.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
A telegraphed right hand from Drummond misses the target.
Drummond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Liu scores with the left hand. Drummond knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
Drummond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drummond throws a big shot that misses.
Drummond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drummond lands with a nice body punch.
Drummond scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drummond throws a right hand that misses
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu connects with a leg kick.
Drummond throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu moves out of range as Drummond strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drummond's sensitive parts. #T3#
A head kick misses from Drummond.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drummond.
Drummond thows a leg kick but Liu checks it
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Liu scores with a hook.
Drummond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond 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.
Drummond misses with a straight right.
Drummond throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drummond throws a head kick that misses.
Liu tries to bum rush Drummond with a series of wild strikes but Drummond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drummond throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drummond misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.#T4#
Good leg kick by Liu.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drummond.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drummond has time to react.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Liu slips a straight right by Drummond.
Drummond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drummond throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Drummond manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drummond throws a fast counter high kick but Liu manages to duck under it in time.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Drummond misses with a straight left.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Drummond moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drummond doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Jake Drummond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Drummond does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
After the big win, Jun Liu 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 236
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Barkley misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Liu.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu throws a leg kick
letting Barkley counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley 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.#T1#
Barkley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Barkley throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barkley.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barkley swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu keeps Barkley at a distance using the push kick.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into range.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Liu misses with a low kick as Barkley jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Barkley responds with a good body kick, but Liu manages to step out the way in time.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Liu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu tries to work over Barkley's front leg with a kick but Barkley checks it.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liu misses with a head kick. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Barkley's head back.
Barkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liu 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 Barkley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barkley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Barkley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Liu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu slips under a jab from Barkley.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Liu.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
And Barkley responds with a good body kick, but Liu manages to step out the way in time.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barkley.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley walks into a left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Barkley moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Barkley with a jab.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Liu throws out the jab.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barkley defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Barkley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley slips a straight right by Liu.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Barkley's torso.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu blocks the body kick.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barkley is out of range and Liu settles back down.
Liu swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range. #T2#
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Barkley counters with a nice right hand that sends Liu toppling to the canvas! Liu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barkley finish him?!#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu misses with a right hand
and Barkley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Barkley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Barkley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Liu! Barkley lets Liu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barkley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Liu throws a right hand that Barkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Barkley also avoids with ease.#T3#
Liu glances at the clock... BAM! Barkley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Liu crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Liu is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 218
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Liu throws a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Karter walks into a left hand.
A jab from Liu does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Karter blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Karter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu thinks about the counter body kick.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Karter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karter doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu throws a push kick but Karter slaps the foot to one side.
Liu thuds a left hand into Karter's body.#T1#
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Liu tenderised Karter's leg. Karter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu connects with a jab.
Liu throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Karter counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Karter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Karter settles back down.
Liu throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Liu is rocked!
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Liu staying out of range there.#T2#
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Liu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Karter's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a nice body shot.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karter.#T3#
A nice combination there by Liu.
A cross from Liu lands.
Liu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Karter back to the cage. Liu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Liu swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karter avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu misses with a body kick.#T4#
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Karter throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Karter swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karter circles away quickly and effectively.
Karter scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karter with the inside leg kick.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu lands a body shot. #KD#
Karter drops Liu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Liu looks back up at him and smiles so Karter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Liu is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Jun Liu's cut even more.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
Liu is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu misses with a jab to the body
and Karter counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Jesus Karter!
In his post fight interview, Red Jesus Karter gave a big smile as he said 'Ok so fuck you dad, your genes would have left me with genital dwarfism but fortunately I only got the hair.'.
Jun Liu spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 213
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Gracie misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Liu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Liu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Liu throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Liu swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a straight left. #T3#
Liu connects with a high kick.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu misses with a hook.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
Liu tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liu uses from the top position.
Liu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Liu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.
Liu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking to control.
Liu stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Liu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liu defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu 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#
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick. #T1#
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Liu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Gracie.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Liu pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Liu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Liu's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.#T4#
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liu as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
That's time! Liu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie goes for a double leg but Liu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Liu continues to drive forward.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liu throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Liu throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liu as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Liu circles away easily
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T2##ES#
Liu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu scores with a jab.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Liu throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Liu.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice combination there by Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Law steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Liu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Law has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Law blocking some punches.
Law 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.
Law prevents a body shot from Liu.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law taking a breather.#T1#
Liu lands a shoulder strike.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Law is controlling the position.
Liu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu lands an uppercut.
Liu can't break the clinch.
Liu controlling the action here for a moment.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liu just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Law jumps guard. #SUB#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Liu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Law not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liu controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Law is looking for a triangle but Liu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Law can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Liu controls the pace.
Liu is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB#
Law looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Law working for submissions but it's allowed Liu to get to half guard.
Law gets full guard.
Liu controlling from the top position.
Liu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liu trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Liu stopping the sweep attempt from Law.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Liu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Liu is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Law is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liu pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Law looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Liu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Law does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Law checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Liu is quick to defend against it.
Law avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Law takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Liu leaves Law with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into range.
Law moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Law doesn't seem phased though.
Liu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Liu thows a body kick. Law tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Law has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Liu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law shoots in but no luck this time.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Law stumbling back into the cage.
Liu takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Law appears to be looking for a big counter.
Law tries to clinch up
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu throws a head kick but Law moves out of range.
Law drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Law's side.#T2#
Law takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Law takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Law's front leg but catches the back leg as Law tries to avoid it.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Liu is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Law's defenses.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Law shoots for a takedown but Liu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Liu digs a good hook to Law's body.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Law's head back.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Law shoots in and drives through. Liu sprawls well.
Law has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Law's head.
Liu stalks Law and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Law's face. Law staggers backwards, shaken.
Liu swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Liu is quick to defend against it.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Liu. #TD#
Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Liu kicks off Law and gets to his feet. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.
Law working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Law wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law working the head with strikes.
Law postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Law tries for a kimura but Liu is defending well.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law cracks Liu with a big right hand but Liu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Liu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Law decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Liu's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Liu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Law tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liu smiles and moves away.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Law takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Law shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Liu uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Law dives in and scores a takedown into Liu's guard.
Liu working a defensive guard here.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liu has control of Law's left arm, preventing Law from doing any damage.
Liu wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
Law postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Law sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liu's guard.
Ground and pound from Law. #T2#
Liu is trying to stand back up but Law is controlling him
Liu is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Law seems to be looking for submissions.
Law working over Liu with some ground and pound. Liu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Law thows a huge punch but Liu dodges it nicely.
Liu is positioning himself well to prevent Law advancing to mount.
Law takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Law is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Liu is just riding it out for now. Law eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Liu sees it coming and defends easily.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Law drops an elbow to the side of Liu's head.
Liu is trying to get back to full guard.
Liu wants to control but Law is keeping busy. #SUB#
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liu's head.
Law is thwarting Liu's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Tyson Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Liu tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Liu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liu wants to control but Law is keeping busy.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Law uses his free foot to push down on Liu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Liu.
Liu tries to hold on but Law postures up.
Law scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
A short uppercut from King. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
King jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu wants to break free but King has control. #TD2#
King jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liu is one step ahead there.
Liu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King working a defensive guard here.
Liu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of King is proving hard to escape from.
Liu stays in close to King's body and controls the position. #T1#
King controls Liu momentarily but Liu frees himself. #SUB2#
King has his foot on Liu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liu is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Liu stands and steps away. King gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Liu throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a big counter head kick but Liu avoids it with no problem.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
A nice combination there by Liu.
King blocks the body kick.
King lands with an overhand left.
King shoots in for a takedown but Liu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liu misses with the head strike.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
King lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.#T3#
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Liu working aggressively here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Liu seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but King is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liu walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liu tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liu to the ground. Liu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
King tries to move into full mount but can't pass Liu's legs.
Liu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Liu has one of King's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liu, who protects the arm well.
King laying and praying for a moment but Liu takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
Liu trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for King on that attempt.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a body kick that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
King gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liu defends it well.
Liu wants to improve his position but King is controlling well. #T1#
King wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
Liu is controlling King's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Liu manages to get to full guard.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King pushes down on Liu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Liu desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Liu controlling the position well. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Liu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura but Liu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liu wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liu is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King moves to the back.
Liu trying to control the hands but King won't let him. #SUB2#
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Liu trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Liu is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
King looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
King looking to break Liu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Liu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
King is persistently looking for the submission but Liu is defending it well. #SUB2#
King has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Liu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
King is breathing heavily.
King not allowing Liu to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but African King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
As King looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Liu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu lands a jab to King's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
King drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liu pulls King in close to prevent any damage.
Liu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Liu continues to stall.
Liu is trying to control the position but King postures up.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liu throws a head kick but King moves out of range. #TD2#
King decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Liu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but King is on him like a limpet, forcing Liu back against the cage.
Jun Liu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu sets himself, and King steps forward looking for the clinch! Liu avoids it this time.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily. #T3#
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Liu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
King throws a lazy uppercut
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Liu throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Liu with a nice cross.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a leg kick
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and King moves into the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liu slows down the pace here. #BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liu defends it nicely.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
A cross from Liu lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A very excited looking Jun Liu 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 182
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Blikstein misses with a two punch combination.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Blikstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blikstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Liu throws a leg kick #TD#
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Liu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blikstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully. #T2#
Blikstein is stalling in the full guard.
Liu controlling Blikstein's posture.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liu trying to strike off his back.
Blikstein 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.
Blikstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blikstein stands up over Liu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein postures up in Liu's guard and throws a big left but Liu blocks it.
Blikstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Blikstein is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Blikstein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu with a jab.#T4#
Liu throws a lazy head kick
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Blikstein 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.

Liu pushes Blikstein off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Liu punishes Blikstein's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu 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#
Liu scores with the left hand. Blikstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Blikstein shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blikstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Blikstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blikstein doesn't seem phased though.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Blikstein gets the takedown into side control.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working. #T1#
Blikstein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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Liu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blikstein off and has taken his back!
Liu trying to control.
Blikstein trying to control the hands but Liu won't let him.
Liu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T2#
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Liu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Blikstein is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blikstein tries to roll but Liu sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Blikstein is working hard here to advance position.
Liu is trying to control but Blikstein is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Liu controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blikstein is working to get back to half guard.
Liu wants to control but Blikstein has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Liu is keen to just control but Blikstein is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein is trying to maintain the position but Liu is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blikstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a good low kick that Liu was not able to check.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blikstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Blikstein connects with a leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blikstein moves out of range as Liu strikes.
As Liu looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blikstein avoids the head kick by Liu.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blikstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blikstein lands a front kick.
Blikstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blikstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Blikstein misses the target.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blikstein throws a combination that misses
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Blikstein will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Blikstein's head back.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Blikstein blocks the body kick.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Liu avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Liu misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blikstein misses its target.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blikstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Blikstein swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blikstein's head.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liu 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 505
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1##CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Liu gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva prevents a body shot from Liu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Liu blocks an elbow strike.
Liu stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Liu stalling in the clinch but Silva improves position.
Silva tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Liu throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Liu counters with a body kick.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Liu takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liu pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rickson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Liu.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Liu down.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu scores with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liu catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu misses with a hook.
Silva throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu 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.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Liu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu misses with the combination.
Liu lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Silva tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Liu didn't expect that.
Liu wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Silva stops Liu from standing up.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Liu is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Liu pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Liu working a defensive guard here.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva is pushing down on Liu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liu is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liu trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Liu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silva with a nice cross.
Liu tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick from Liu lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liu counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva slips a straight right by Liu.#T1#
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Liu misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Liu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head 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!
Silva fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Silva cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Liu! But no joy.
Silva tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
A nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Silva is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva misses the jab.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Liu looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well. #T4#
A big left from Liu misses.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liu is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva stalling.
Liu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu counters with a body kick.#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu swinging wildly here.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Liu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Liu throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Liu misses with a combination #TD#
and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Liu didn't expect that.
Liu trying to control the position here.
Liu is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.
Liu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Liu pulls Silva in to control the position. #ES2#
Liu has his feet on Silva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Liu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rickson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu takes one 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!
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Liu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Liu looking to control.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Liu wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is working Liu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva 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.
Liu looking to control.
Liu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liu controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself. #ES2#
Liu wriggles free and stands up.
Liu with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Silva is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A relieved looking Jun Liu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rickson Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'.

Event: CFC 496: Chukwuma v Holmes Jr.
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Tama Ginty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tama Ginty will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty blocks the body kick.
Tama Ginty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama Ginty looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Liu slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Liu misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tama Ginty - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tama Ginty. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Liu scores with a one two! Tama Ginty had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the nose.
Tama Ginty swings for the body but Liu moves out of range. #CL2#
Tama Ginty has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty is working Liu over against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
We've been informed that Tama Ginty 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.#BC#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tama Ginty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tama Ginty scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Tama Ginty with an uppercut!
Tama Ginty connects with a single shot there.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liu tries to bum rush Tama Ginty with a series of wild strikes but Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tama Ginty! But no joy.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Liu misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tama Ginty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liu throws a head kick but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tama Ginty eats them both and turns towards Liu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tama Ginty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty blocks the body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a series of punches but Liu moves out of range.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Liu tries to bum rush Tama Ginty with a series of wild strikes but Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu 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.
Liu throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Tama Ginty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
Tama Ginty staying out of range there.#CL2#
Liu tries to keep at a distance but Tama Ginty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Liu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Liu works on Tama Ginty's body with a couple of short punches.
Tama Ginty taking a breather.
Tama Ginty lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tama Ginty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Tama Ginty backpedaling.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick.
Tama Ginty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tama Ginty lands a nice looking body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu thuds a left hand into Tama Ginty's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Liu moves forwards but Tama Ginty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Tama Ginty scores with a leg kick.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Tama Ginty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tama Ginty cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a low kick, right behind Liu 's knee.
Tama Ginty cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Conrad Tama Ginty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Liu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tama Ginty avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Tama Ginty only half commits.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Tama Ginty moves out of range easily.
Tama Ginty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tama Ginty avoids a kick 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!
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.#T1#
Tama Ginty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tama Ginty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Tama Ginty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Tama Ginty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty blocks an uppercut.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Tama Ginty has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Tama Ginty keeps him there for the moment.
Tama Ginty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Tama Ginty has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu. #BC2#
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu checks a leg kick. #T2#
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tama Ginty swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Tama Ginty does no damage.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Tama Ginty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
Liu throws a right and a left that Tama Ginty avoids nicely. #T3#
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Liu thuds a left hand into Tama Ginty's body.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Tama Ginty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tama Ginty throws out the jab.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu looks for the body kick but Tama Ginty saw that one coming.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Tama Ginty throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Tama Ginty only half commits.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tama Ginty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick that knocks Liu off balance momentarily.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Tama Ginty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tama Ginty defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tama Ginty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liu avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Tama Ginty has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Liu.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Tama Ginty.
A hook to the body from Tama Ginty.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Tama Ginty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Tama Ginty walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
A jab from Tama Ginty does it's job there.
Tama Ginty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Tama Ginty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tama Ginty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the nose.
Tama Ginty throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
Liu checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Liu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tama Ginty there.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tama Ginty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tama Ginty back to the cage. Liu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Tama Ginty clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tama Ginty scores with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Tama Ginty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Tama Ginty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tama Ginty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Liu.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Tama Ginty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Tama Ginty drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tama Ginty.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Liu blocks the low kick.
Tama Ginty takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu cracks Tama Ginty with an open hand slap.#T4#
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty blocks the body kick.
Tama Ginty works the jab nicely.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Liu
and Tama Ginty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tama Ginty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Tama Ginty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liu on the side of the head.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a series of punches.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Liu misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tama Ginty 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A victorious Conrad Tama Ginty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Liu lunges at Macker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macker's hand.
Liu cracks Macker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Macker avoids it.
Macker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Macker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macker.
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Macker ducks down to avoid it.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Macker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macker somewhat.#T1#
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Macker ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Macker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Macker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Macker is looking to counter punch.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Macker scores with a jab to the body.
Macker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nap or Tap in the buildup to the fight.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macker.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Macker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Macker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Macker.
Liu throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Macker counters with a shoot takedown. Liu fights it but they end up in guard.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Macker passes into half guard.
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!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Liu is trying to control but Macker manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Macker working for a submission but Liu is keeping him at bay.
Macker controlling from mount.
Macker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Liu is holding on tight.
Liu working to try and regain half guard.
Liu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Macker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Liu is on top in guard. #SUB#
Macker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Liu is looking to advance position but Macker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Liu looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#SUB#
Macker working for a submission but Liu is keeping him at bay.
Liu tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Macker wants to control the pace but Liu is squirming around nicely.
Liu tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Liu working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Liu working to try and regain half guard.
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 Dan Macker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Macker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Macker sees coming a mile off.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Macker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Macker misses its intended target.
Macker loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Macker swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu works over Macker's head and body with a nice combination.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Macker slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu throws a jab when Macker was well out of range.
Macker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Macker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu defending well as Macker loads up on a big left hand.
Liu slips under a jab from Macker.
Macker closes the distance and clinches up with Liu, looking for a takedown. Macker pushes Liu against the cage but Liu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Macker counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macker.
Macker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu moves away from the strike by Macker. #T2#
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu misses the jab.
It looked like Macker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu slips a straight right by Macker.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Macker is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macker's hands.
Liu misses with a double jab
letting Macker counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Macker misses its target.#TD#
Macker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liu was covering up waiting for the punch and Macker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liu is pulling down on Macker's head. It's preventing any offense from Macker, at least for the moment.#T3#
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker postures up.
Liu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Macker is controlling him.
Macker trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Macker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macker momentarily.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macker's head backwards.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Macker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liu's knee momentarily.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macker.
Macker attempts a counter takedown but Liu avoids it well and moves away.
Macker misses with a wild body shot.
Macker throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu slips a jab from Macker.
Macker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macker takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jun Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macker throws out the jab.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu throws a push kick but Macker slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Macker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macker. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu lands a body shot.
Macker misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Macker shrugs it off.
Macker throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Macker's head.
Macker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Macker. Beautiful body shot.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Liu looks to land a left hand but Macker moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a head kick that Macker semi-blocks.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Macker moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macker.
Liu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Macker moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Macker misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macker was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Macker swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a combination. Macker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Liu takes a swing at Macker's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Macker throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Macker moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Macker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Liu takes one on the button.
Macker moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Macker.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Macker has a takedown stuffed.
Macker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Macker drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Macker gets through Liu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Macker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Macker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Macker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macker looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Macker misses with a straight left.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macker or perhaps it was just good defense by Liu, which made it look bad.
Macker moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macker moves away.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macker.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liu 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CFC 480: Tiotio v IsMore 2
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
It looked like Spence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spence on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Spence . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spence .
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Spence drops Liu with a beautiful combination! Liu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spence is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Spence counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spence backs up against the cage.
Spence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Spence sees coming a mile off.
Liu slips a jab from Spence .
Liu lunges at Spence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spence 's hand.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Spence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spence .
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Spence misses
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Liu
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spence moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Spence was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spence misses with a looping left.
Spence lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Spence misses with a right hand
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Spence throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.#T2#
Liu lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Spence .
Liu misses with a body punch
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spence 's head.
Spence lunges at Liu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liu's hand.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Spence takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu moves away from the strike by Spence .
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spence is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Spence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Spence needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Spence throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Spence stumbling back into the cage.
Liu thuds his right hand into Spence 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spence throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spence on the side of the head.
Liu 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 Liu.
It looked like Spence was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Liu.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence thuds his shin into the meat of Liu's side.
Spence misses with a body kick.
Spence with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Spence misses the target.
Spence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Spence throws a wild body kick that Liu sees coming a mile off.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu slips under a jab from Spence .
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Spence misses the target.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Liu blocks a head kick by Spence .
Liu throws a push kick but Spence slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spence crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Spence gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Spence manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spence scores with a head kick. Liu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Liu is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jun Liu's cut even more.
Jab by Liu.
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 Alan Spence will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spence misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spence on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spence cracks Liu with a good jab.
Liu misses with a body kick. #CL#
Spence moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Liu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Spence is controlling the position.
Spence pushes Liu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu is trying to push Spence away but Spence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spence moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence thinks about countering with a head kick.
Liu swings for the body but Spence moves out of range.
Spence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Spence does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Spence misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Liu looks to land a body kick but Spence moved away.
Nice cross by Spence .
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Spence will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A cross from Spence lands.
Liu is still on wobbly legs! Can Spence finish him?
Liu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liu avoids the body shot from Spence .
Liu misses with a left hand
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu takes one to the side of the head.
Liu blocks the body kick.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spence slips under a jab.
Liu misses with a head kick. #KD#
Spence lands a big head kick that sends Liu tumbling to the mat! Spence takes a step backwards and waves Liu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spence connects with a nice cross there... Liu is looking wobbly and Spence recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Liu to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Spence jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alan Spence !
Our winner, Alan Spence , 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.
The defeated Jun Liu had this to say: 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: CFC 473: Cobb vs Neuer
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Larkin feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
Larkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Larkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu 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.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Larkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Larkin sees coming a mile off.
Liu takes one to the chin there.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Larkin's torso.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Liu. #T1##CL#
Larkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Liu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu slips a straight right by Larkin.
Liu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Larkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Larkin tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Larkin lands the left hand.
Larkin throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Larkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larkin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Liu slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Larkin sees coming a mile off.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larkin drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Larkin throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Larkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.
Liu sizes up Larkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larkin lands an overhand right.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Larkin tries to clinch up.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larkin with a nice calf kick.
Liu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Larkin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Larkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Larkin prevents Liu from improving his position.
Larkin is pressing down on Liu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liu is holding on for now.
Liu wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Larkin 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.
Liu trying to control but Larkin postures up.
Liu wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Liu is refusing to be controlled, as Larkin sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.#TD#
Larkin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Liu bucks up and tries to throw Larkin off but instead Larkin has got his back!
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Larkin.
Larkin controlling well, preventing Liu from escaping the position.
Larkin controls the position.#T1#
Liu tries to roll but Larkin sticks to his back.
Larkin not allowing Liu to control his hands.
Larkin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Larkin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Larkin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Larkin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Larkin tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Liu.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2##CL#
Larkin rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Larkin scores with a hook to the body.
Liu working aggressively here. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu takes one on the button.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Liu.
Larkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larkin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Larkin drives through with a takedown into Liu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Liu pushes Larkin off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Larkin tries to clinch up.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Larkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larkin's hands.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larkin catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larkin throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin is looking to counter punch.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu lands with a nice body punch. #T4##TD#
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Liu has one foot on Larkin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Liu looks to land a combination but Larkin avoids it well.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu catches Larkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Liu throws a right hand that Larkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Larkin also avoids with ease.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
As Larkin backs off Liu throws a huge counter combo but Larkin manages to avoid it all.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Larkin's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick there by Liu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larkin.#CL#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Larkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liu just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Larkin gets control of Liu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Larkin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Liu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Larkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Larkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liu is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Larkin holds on and takes a little breather.
Larkin working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Liu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liu has managed to get both his arms back between Larkin's legs - danger averted.
Liu trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liu won't allow Larkin to sweep him here.
Liu looking to pass the guard.
Liu trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Liu from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larkin doesn't seem phased though.
Larkin blocks the body kick.
Larkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu throws out a counter right but Larkin avoids it with no problem.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Larkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#CL#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Larkin misses. #CL#
Larkin pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Liu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larkin.#TD#
Larkin has clasped his hands together around Liu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Liu trying to control but Larkin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Liu surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Liu wants to escape the position.

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 Donnie Larkin.
I think Liu 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CFC 467: Joplin vs Hackett
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reid throws a big shot that misses.
Reid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Reid throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu lands a high kick!
Reid blocks the body kick.
Reid gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reid avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Reid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Liu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Reid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu thuds his right hand into Reid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reid counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu takes one on the button.
Reid lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.#T2#
Reid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reid throws a body kick that misses
and Liu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.
Liu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Liu misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Reid's defenses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reid backs up against the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reid.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reid replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Liu blocks it well.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu misses with the combination. #T3#
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
Reid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Reid settles back down.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reid is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Reid's side.
Reid avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Reid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Reid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reid sizes up Liu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Reid's side.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Reid's head back.
Liu scores with a push kick.
Liu tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reid scores with a punch to the head.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Liu tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu moves away from the strike by Reid.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reid might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reid has knocked Liu down with a huge combo! Reid steps away and waves a wobbly Liu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Liu looks to land a body kick but Reid moved away.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick.
Reid takes one to the side of the head.
Reid blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Reid throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Reid with a nice calf kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu digs a good hook to Reid's body.
Liu checks the leg kick.#T1#
Reid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
Reid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reid moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Reid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Reid's ribs.
Reid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
Reid takes one to the side of the head.
Reid works Liu's body with a nice hook.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick.
Reid thows a leg kick but Liu checks it
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liu lands a two punch combo.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
A low kick from Reid misses
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid pushes Liu away with a front kick.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Reid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liu throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Reid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick lands for Reid.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
Reid scores with a leg kick.
Reid lands with a nice body kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Reid.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Reid finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liu connects with a high kick.
Reid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu thuds a left hand into Reid's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
Reid scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Reid's side.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reid will feel that in the morning.
Reid throws a body kick that misses.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Reid sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Reid throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
Reid thows a leg kick but Liu checks it
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Liu steps away.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Reid fakes the leg kick and cracks Liu in the body.
Reid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A low kick from Reid misses
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu works over Reid's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left and a right from Reid both land. Nice combination.
Reid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Reid misses its intended target.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu looks for the body kick but Reid saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Reid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reid missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu looks to land a combination. Reid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Reid's head back.
Reid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reid blocks a head kick by Liu.
Jab by Reid.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Reid throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Liu lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Reid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reid throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Reid does no damage.
Reid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu looks to land a combination but Reid avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Reid - just one landing. #T4#
A shot to the body from Liu misses
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu looks for the body kick but Reid saw that one coming.
Reid throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reid at a distance.
Reid throws a body kick that misses.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot by Reid.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick.
Reid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reid.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him.
Reid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaheim Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CFC 461: Cobb vs Fire
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Da Rocha moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Da Rocha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Liu looks to land a combination but Da Rocha avoids it well.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Da Rocha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDa Rocha.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Da Rocha moved away.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Da Rocha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Da Rocha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Da Rocha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Rocha avoids a kick to the body.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Rocha! But no joy.
Da Rocha walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Liu cracks Da Rocha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Rocha in his tracks.
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Da Rocha backs up against the cage. #T1#
Liu lands with a straight right. Da Rocha didn't see that one coming.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu stuns Da Rocha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu lands with a hook. Da Rocha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Da Rocha is rocked!
Da Rocha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Rocha is still on wobbly legs! Can Liu finish him?
Liu lands a big right hook! Da Rocha looks hurt but is still standing! Liu lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Da Rocha falls down and Liu dives in with a huge hammer fist! Da Rocha's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Liu runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jun Liu!
Jun Liu got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: CFC 456: Jimenez v Bang
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu takes a swing at Andrade's ribcage but misses.
Liu throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
As Andrade looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.#CL2#
Andrade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrade cracks Liu with a nice body shot.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Andrade working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andrade. Liu shrugs it off though.
Andrade throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
Andrade is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andrade - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andrade. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Andrade wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
As Andrade looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Andrade just gets out of the way.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrade throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andrade's hands.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Liu.#CL2#
Andrade rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade. #BC2#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrade avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Andrade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Andrade throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well.
Jab from Andrade.
Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Andrade 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.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade blocks the body kick.
Andrade throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu is looking to wear down Andrade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andrade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andrade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu moves away from the strike by Andrade. #T3#
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andrade.
A nice leg kick from Andrade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade delivers a nice body kick.
Andrade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Andrade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Andrade sees coming a mile off.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade cracks Liu with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Liu blocks the leg kick.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrade will feel that in the morning.
Liu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Andrade tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu lands with a hook. Andrade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from Liu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Andrade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andrade.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade throws a head kick that Liu semi-blocks.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade thows a body kick. Liu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Liu.
Andrade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu moves out of range as Andrade throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andrade circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu avoids the head kick by Andrade.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Liu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Andrade misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Liu keeps Andrade at a distance using the push kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily. #T2##CL2#
Andrade closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrade scores with a three punch combo!
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrade.
Andrade feints and then cracks Liu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liu down.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Liu takes a step back to recover.
Andrade throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Andrade - that will leave a mark!
Andrade lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Andrade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu throws a counter high kick but Andrade was just alert enough to avoid it.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Andrade.
Andrade moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Andrade has managed to clinch.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Andrade keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a right hand that Andrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrade also avoids with ease.
Andrade connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Andrade.#T4#
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a solid body kick.
Liu avoids the body shot from Andrade.
Liu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andrade slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrade wants to slow Liu down by chopping away at his legs.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andrade avoids the body shot from Liu.
A little jabbing left from Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Andrade settles back down.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andrade if he has to take too many more of those.
Andrade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andrade.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade cracks Liu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrade moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade. #T1#
Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrade misses the target.
Liu scores with a head kick. Andrade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andrade. Andrade obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Andrade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrade moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.#T2#
Andrade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Andrade moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Andrade breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrade, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Andrade thinks about the counter body kick.
Andrade misses with a double jab.
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andrade lands with a hook. Liu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Andrade lands with a good body shot.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade. #CL2#
Andrade has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Andrade forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
A short right from Andrade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrade.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrade won't allow it. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Andrade is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu checks the leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Andrade thuds his right hand into Liu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andrade 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
A very excited looking Joao Andrade 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 Jun Liu had this to say: 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: CFC 448: Nagasaki v Da Silvia
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pierre tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liu lunges at Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pierre's hand.
Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Pierre stumbling back into the cage.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pierre with a poor takedown
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu keeps Pierre at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Liu stuffs the takedown.
Pierre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Pierre tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Pierre stumbling back into the cage.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Liu, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Liu against the cage but Liu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilky Pierre.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Pierre 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.
Pierre is standing up over Liu. Liu looks to escape but Pierre dives into side control. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR##SUB2#
Pierre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Liu, who protects the arm well.
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Liu is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liu has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Pierre tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pierre has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Pierre trying to control the action but Liu is working from the bottom.
Liu is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Liu is defending well. #SUB2#
Pierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Liu is defending well.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Pierre drags him back down.#SUB2#
Pierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Liu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Pierre trying to control the action but Liu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pierre trying to control the action but Liu is working from the bottom.
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierre moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pierre on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for Pierre on that attempt.
Liu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pierre.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu throws a big counter combination but Pierre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Liu.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Liu - that landed with a thud.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Liu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilky Pierre.
Pierre jumps guard but Liu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liu walks away with a smile on his face. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Pierre wants to clinch but Liu slips to the side
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Liu feints a jab promting Pierre to slip. Liu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pierre moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu punishes Pierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Pierre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu cracks Pierre with a good jab.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierre tries to clinch there but Liu circles away. #T2#
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pierre tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Pierre moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierre can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Pierre forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Pierre fails to pull guard.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Liu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Liu is trying to break free.
Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Liu has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu. #BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pierre tries to clinch up
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Pierre is rocked!
Pierre tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liu counters with a straight that turns Pierre's legs to rubber! Liu pushes forward with more strikes and Pierre goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Liu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jun Liu made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balkon looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Balkon slips under a jab.
Balkon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balkon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balkon has time to react.
A slow jab from Balkon misses its intended target.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Balkon moved away.
Balkon misses with a looping right.
Balkon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Balkon misses the body punch
and Liu counters with a two punch combo.
Liu misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marian Balkon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a right and a left that Balkon avoids nicely.
Liu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balkon takes a step back to recover.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.#T1#
Balkon throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Balkon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Balkon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balkon.
Balkon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Balkon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balkon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
A big right from Liu misses.
Balkon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu connects with a body shot that sends Balkon's belly button to the back.
Balkon 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.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkon was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu defending well as Balkon loads up on a big left hand.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balkon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Balkon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Balkon throws a big shot that misses.
Liu digs a good body shot into Balkon's ribs.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balkon misses with a body kick.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Balkon misses with a hook.
Balkon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balkon.
Balkon digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Balkon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Balkon misses with a jab to the body
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Balkon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balkon misses with a body kick.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Liu pushes Balkon away with a front kick.
Liu lands a head kick. Balkon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balkon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balkon scores with a push kick.
A jab from Balkon misses.
Liu connects with a right hand. Balkon shakes it off.
Balkon misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Liu lands with a hook. Balkon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Liu misses
and Balkon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Liu really felt that one!
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Balkon avoids it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balkon manages to avoid it.
Balkon lands an overhand right.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.#T4#
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Balkon avoids it.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Balkon throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Balkon blocks it.
Liu defending well as Balkon loads up on a big left hand.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Balkon if he has to take too many more of those.
Balkon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Balkon tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balkon finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
Liu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Balkon to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balkon lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Balkon is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Balkon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balkon throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balkon throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balkon can do to turn this around?
Balkon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkon slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Balkon blocks the body kick.
Balkon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balkon throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Balkon throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Balkon moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Balkon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Balkon throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Balkon shrugs it off.
Balkon moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Balkon throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liu throws a series of punches but Balkon moves out of range.
Balkon misses with a straight right.
Balkon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Liu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Balkon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balkon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu throws a one two combo.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Balkon off the cage and back into range.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkon.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balkon misses the body punch
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Liu swings for the body but Balkon moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Balkon.
Balkon misses with a hook.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Balkon sees coming a mile off.
Liu moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu slips under a jab from Balkon.
Balkon throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Balkon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balkon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Balkon misses the shot to the body.
Liu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Liu scores with a push kick.
Balkon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Liu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balkon throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu throws a series of punches but Balkon avoids them all with ease.
Balkon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Balkon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balkon misses with a jab to the body
and Liu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balkon is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Balkon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Balkon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Balkon moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Balkon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balkon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Balkon is just out of range.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Balkon throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Liu throws a push kick but Balkon slaps the foot to one side.
Balkon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balkon looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Balkon misses with a jab to the body
and Liu counters with a head kick.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu moves out of range as Balkon strikes.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balkon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Balkon scores with a jab.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Balkon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liu there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Balkon misses.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balkon manages to avoid it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balkon manages to avoid it.
Balkon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Balkon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Balkon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Balkon jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Balkon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balkon throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkon scores with a nice right hand.
Balkon takes one to the chin there.
Liu throws a right and a left that Balkon avoids nicely.
Liu slips a jab from Balkon.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Balkon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Liu looks to land a body kick but Balkon moved away.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkon.
A big right from Balkon misses.
Balkon avoids the head kick by Liu.
Balkon moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Balkon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Liu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Balkon misses.
Balkon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balkon misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
Balkon misses the jab.
Liu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liu 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.
Balkon throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkon throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Marian Balkon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Balkon looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Balkon throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
A swing and a miss from Balkon.
Balkon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balkons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Balkon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Balkon.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Liu lands a jab to Balkon's midsection.
Liu lands a jab-cross combination.
Balkon moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Balkon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balkon throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balkon throws a big shot that misses.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Balkon blocks it.
Liu throws a head kick but Balkon moves out of range.
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu cracks Balkon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balkon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balkon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liu avoids the body shot from Balkon.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balkon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkon. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balkon circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balkon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balkon misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu catches Balkon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balkon takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balkon cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Liu.
Liu blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 845 Fall Brawl
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson wants to stall.
A short right from Peterson. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
We've been informed that Peterson 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.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peterson lands a nice elbow.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks.
Peterson stalls.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Peterson. #CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson trying to land knees to the body.
Peterson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Peterson blocking some punches.
Peterson pushes Liu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson has Liu pressed against the cage.
Liu has had enough of the clinch but Peterson keeps him there for the moment.
Liu blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson gets through Liu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Liu blocks an elbow strike.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peterson keeps control of Liu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Liu stalling in the clinch but Peterson improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Liu's defenses. #CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Liu counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Liu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson wants to clinch.#T3#
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peterson.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Peterson scores with a body shot.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.#T4##CL2#
Peterson instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Liu.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Liu digs a good body shot into Peterson's ribs.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peterson cracks Liu with a good jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Jun Liu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Liu misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Peterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Peterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Peterson wants to counter with a clinch but Liu pushes him away.
Peterson lands with a nice body punch.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peterson! But no joy.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Peterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Peterson clinches with his opponent.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson is pushing Liu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Liu tries to stall but Peterson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Liu 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!
Peterson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liu working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Peterson slows down the pace here.
Liu lands a right hand.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Liu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Liu lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Peterson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
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!
Peterson tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu stalks Peterson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Peterson's face. Peterson staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Peterson clinches.
Peterson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Liu lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
A bit of stalling here from Liu.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson lands a knee to the head.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jun Liu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Peterson!
George Peterson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: SYN 838 Maluga vs. Sparxx
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawamata throws a leg kick that misses.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Liu defending well as Kawamata loads up on a big left hand.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Liu throws a hook but Kawamata blocks it.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Kawamata moves out of range easily.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Kawamata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Liu avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata misses the jab.
As Kawamata backs off Liu throws a huge counter combo but Kawamata manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Kawamata is out of range.
Kawamata fires out a quick counter leg kick but Liu just manages to avoid it.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kawamata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Kawamata avoids it.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Kawamata lands.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Liu as he checks the leg kick.
Kawamata stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata is looking to chop away at Liu's legs.
Kawamata dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liu. That did some damage!
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Kento Kawamata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawamata lands with a shot to the body.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Kawamata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawamata looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kawamata.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Kawamata throws a chopping leg kick but Liu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawamata counters with a right hand to the body.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Kawamata scoring well with a low kick there.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kawamata lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back. #T3#
Kawamata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawamata throws out the jab.
Liu keeps Kawamata at a distance using the push kick.
Kawamata tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kawamata throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kawamata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kawamata tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu works Kawamata's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Kawamata displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kawamata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawamata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawamata.
Liu slips a straight right by Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a push kick but Kawamata slaps the foot to one side.
Kawamata appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawamata connects with a jab.
Kawamata throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawamata lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawamata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata lands a jab to the nose.
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 Kento Kawamata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kawamata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawamata off the cage and back into range.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu staying out of range there.
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata connects with a solid leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kawamata tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Kawamata scores with a nice strike.
Kawamata moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Kawamata moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Kawamata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawamata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liu avoids the body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a slapping head kick.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Kawamata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Kento Kawamata is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawamata lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Kawamata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.#T2#
Kawamata misses with a low kick as Liu jumps back.
A slow jab from Kawamata misses its intended target.
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Kawamata just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu throws a series of punches but Kawamata moves out of range.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawamata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Kawamata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Kawamata sees coming a mile off.
Kawamata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kawamata takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawamata.
Kawamata thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Liu if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Kawamata forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Kawamata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Liu's efforts to push away.
Kawamata will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Kawamata has him pressed against the cage.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata scores with a shot to the side of Liu's head.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Liu backwards. #BC#
Kawamata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawamata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Kawamata lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a body punch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Kawamata misses with a looping left.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawamata jabs Liu right on the nose. Liu blinks but takes it well.
Kawamata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Kawamata has managed to clinch.
Kawamata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kawamata.
Kawamata throws a leg kick which misses Liu's front leg but catches the back leg as Liu tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawamata jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawamata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kawamata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liu can do to turn this around?
Liu misses the jab.
Kawamata throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Liu blocks a leg kick.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kawamata's hands.#CL#
Kawamata has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata misses with some punches.
Kawamata working aggressively here.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata effectively controlling the action here.
Kawamata blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kawamata.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Kawamata won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu tries to break free but Kawamata pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kawamata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawamata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kawamata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kawamata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kawamata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawamata sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kawamata loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Kawamata swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Kawamata misses the jab.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawamata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawamata on the side of the head.
Kento Kawamata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Liu pushes Kawamata away with a front kick.
Kawamata tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liu is able to avoid easily.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kawamata tries to clinch up.
Kawamata with a hook.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawamata.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Kawamata
and Liu counters with a nice body shot.
Liu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kawamata fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kawamata looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Kawamata misses. #T3#
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Kawamata bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Kawamata moved out of range.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawamata throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kawamata with the inside leg kick.
Liu scores with a head kick. Kawamata tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left lands for Kawamata.
Jab by Kawamata.
Nice uppercut there from Kawamata.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Kawamata throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.
Liu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kawamata.
Liu cracks a nice hook into Kawamata's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
It looked like Kawamata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kawamata avoids a kick to the body.
Liu throws a body punch but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata slips under a jab.
Kawamata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawamata missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata is looking to slow Liu down with leg kicks.
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawamata.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu throws out a counter right but Kawamata avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata lands a really nice looking cross but Liu seems unphased.
Kawamata throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liu checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kento Kawamata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawamata 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kento Kawamata!
Our winner, Kento Kawamata, 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.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Liu avoids it.
Watson scores with a push kick.
Liu scores with a push kick.
Liu misses with the combination.
Watson looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Liu #TD#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Liu!
Watson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Watson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working. #T1#
Liu is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Liu is not content to let Watson control the position.
Watson tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
Liu is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Watson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liu is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Watson advances to full mount. #SUB#
Watson looking for a guillotine from mount but Liu is having none of it.
Watson controlling from the full mount.
Watson looking to control but Liu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Watson works his way to his opponent's back.
Liu prevents Watson from getting a body triangle.
Liu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Watson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Liu trying to control the hands but Watson breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Liu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Liu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Watson's arms.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Liu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Watson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Watson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3##SUB#
Liu fending off the submission attempt from Watson.
Liu tries to escape the position.
Watson gets his hands free as Liu looks to control.
Watson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Liu is trying to get back to his feet but Watson has full control of the position and if anything, Liu has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Watson has got one arm under Liu's chin. This could be trouble... Liu trying to control the other hand but Watson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Liu has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: SYN 818 Crosby vs. Monkey II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu slips a straight right by Granger.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Granger's side.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Granger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granger tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Granger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Granger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granger 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. #T1#
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Granger cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Granger misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Granger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Liu with a body shot.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Granger lands a nice shot that snaps Liu's head back.
Granger misses with a looping left.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granger misses the body punch
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Liu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Granger.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
Granger takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Granger misses the shot to the body.
Granger looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a push kick but Granger slaps the foot to one side.
Granger tries a quick counter leg kick but Liu is wise to it.
Granger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Granger scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Granger connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.#T3#
Liu slips a jab from Granger.
Granger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Granger - the referee stops the clock and Liu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Granger. Liu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Granger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
Liu looks for the body kick but Granger saw that one coming.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Granger.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Granger scores with a body shot.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu blocks a head kick by Granger. #T4#
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Granger misses.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Granger throws a counter combo.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Liu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Granger really felt that one!
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Granger cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Granger.
Granger slips a jab from Liu.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
Granger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Granger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Liu jabs Granger right on the nose. Granger blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Granger does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Granger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Granger misses with a straight right.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu pushes Granger away with a front kick.
Liu cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu cracks Granger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Liu lands a jab to Granger's midsection.
Granger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Granger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Granger misses.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Liu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Granger misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Granger misses with a looping right.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granger.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu defending well as Granger loads up on a big left hand.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Liu.
Granger throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.#T2#
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Granger throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granger throws a body kick that misses
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liu keeps Granger at a distance using the push kick.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Granger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.#T3#
Liu avoids the head kick by Granger.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Granger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Liu catches Granger right on the button with a cross.
Liu avoids the body shot from Granger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws a right and a left that Granger avoids nicely.
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Granger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu cracks Granger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Granger's head back.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Granger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Granger lands a slapping body shot.
Granger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Liu.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Granger misses the jab.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Granger thinking.
The crowd cheers as Granger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick by Granger misses
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Granger sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Granger blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Granger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granger there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Liu.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Liu lands with a hook. Granger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Granger looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Granger just gets out of the way.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granger.
A lazy body kick from Liu
and Granger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Granger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Granger thumps Liu with a low kick.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liu counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Granger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Granger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Granger avoids a kick to the body.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Granger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
Liu blocks a head kick by Granger.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Granger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #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!
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Granger shrugs it off.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Granger doesn't seem bothered though.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Granger throws a leg kick
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger connects with a leg kick.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Granger takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Granger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Granger works Liu's body with a nice hook.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Granger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Granger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Granger backing up. Granger nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Granger defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Granger's head back.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Granger will feel that in the morning.
Granger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Granger swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granger.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu scores with a jab. Granger acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Granger can do to turn this around?
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Granger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Granger avoids it.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granger doesn't seem phased though.
Liu throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu dodges the punch combination from Granger.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Liu 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 807 Kurosaki vs. Golovkin
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Rubenstein ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Rubenstein is looking to counter punch.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rubenstein if he has to take too many more of those.
Rubenstein 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 nice combination there by Liu.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Jun Liu 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.
Rubenstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Rubenstein 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.
Liu misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu scores with a push kick.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rubenstein misses the target.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rubenstein misses the target.
Jab from Liu.
Rubenstein walks into a jab.
Liu lands a jab to Rubenstein's midsection.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rubenstein takes a step back to recover.
Rubenstein throws a jab when Liu was well out of range.#T2#
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRubenstein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rubenstein will feel that in the morning.
Rubenstein misses with a body shot.
Rubenstein ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Rubenstein backpedaling.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Rubenstein stumbling back into the cage.
Rubenstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Rubenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Rubenstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Liu.
It looked like Rubenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Rubenstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubenstein scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Rubenstein throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Rubenstein ducks down to avoid it.
Liu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Rubenstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rubenstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu thuds his right hand into Rubenstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rubenstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubenstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's time! Rubenstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice combination there by Liu.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Rubenstein misses.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Liu connects with a right hand. Rubenstein shakes it off.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Rubenstein avoids it.
Liu takes a swing at Rubenstein's ribcage but misses.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Rubenstein throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
As Rubenstein backs off Liu throws a huge counter combo but Rubenstein manages to avoid it all.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubenstein ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liu throws a push kick but Rubenstein slaps the foot to one side. #KD#
Rubenstein drops Liu with a left and a right! Oh, Liu is hurt - Rubenstein dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Liu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Rubenstein decides to stand up, so the ref orders Liu to his feet.
Liu is still on wobbly legs! Can Rubenstein finish him?
Liu drops his hands momentarily. Rubenstein doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Liu staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Liu doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spencer Rubenstein!
After winning the bout, Spencer Rubenstein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jun Liu had this to say: 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1##TD#
Breedon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Breedon connects with a nice short shot to Liu's temple.
Liu is controlling Breedon's trapped leg to prevent Breedon from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Breedon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Liu is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Breedon.
Liu is doing well to control the position and prevent Breedon from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Breedon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breedon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Liu's head.
Liu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Liu is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breedon is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Breedon.
Liu is staying active underneath Breedon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liu is looking for a sweep. Breedon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liu wants to get back to his feet.
Liu keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Breedon seems to be working for a kimura but Liu defends the submission attempt.
Liu is staying active underneath Breedon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liu is positioning himself well to prevent Breedon advancing to mount.
Liu tries to kick Breedon off but Breedon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Liu wants to control but Breedon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breedon.
Liu is looking for a sweep. Breedon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Liu is not content to let Breedon control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Breedon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breedon somewhat.
Breedon shoots in but no luck this time.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3##TD#
Breedon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liu did well to prevent Breedon getting side control.
Liu pushes Breedon off looking to stand but Breedon dives back in and keeps control.
Liu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Liu.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Breedon from controlling successfully.
Liu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liu managing to control the position.
Liu looking to control.
Liu striking off his back but it's not causing Breedon any problems.
Liu looking to control but Breedon passes into half guard.
Liu wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breedon is working away from the top position though.
Breedon thows a huge punch but Liu dodges it nicely.
Breedon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Liu trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Breedon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liu defends it well.
Liu controlling the position for now.
Liu wants to control but Breedon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu is holding on to half guard well.
Let's hope that Liu 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Breedon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Breedon will feel that in the morning.
Breedon tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tom Breedon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breedon misses with a takedown attempt - Liu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Breedon. 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.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Breedon has a takedown stuffed.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Breedon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Breedon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Breedon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Breedon shoots for a takedown but Liu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Breedon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liu counters with a big head kick but Breedon shrugs it off.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Breedon looks for a takedown but Liu sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Breedon shrugs it off though.
Breedon fails with a takedown attempt.
Breedon on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Liu sizes up Breedon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liu connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Liu stuns Breedon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Breedon counters with a nice body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Breedon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liu sprawls well. Liu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breedon gets slowly back to his feet.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Breedon with an uppercut!
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breedon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Breedon somewhat.
Breedon with a poor takedown
letting Liu counter with a right hand. #T3#
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu connects with a jab.
Breedon ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breedon.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tom Breedon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Breedon tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breedon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Breedon's head back.
Breedon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Breedon thinking. #TD#
Breedon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liu is trying to defend but Breedon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've been hearing good reports from Breedon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Liu keeping control of the position.
Breedon 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.
Liu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Breedon prevents Liu from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Breedon has his takedown stuffed
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu cracks Breedon with an open hand slap.
Breedon tries for a takedown but Liu circles away easily
and Liu counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Breedon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breedon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liu swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liu lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Breedon drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu pulls Breedon in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Liu keeping full guard, as Breedon tries to pass.
Breedon trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Breedon postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Breedon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liu throws a head kick that half lands.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Breedon seems unphased.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Breedon's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Breedon.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Breedon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Breedon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Breedon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Breedon tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Breedon in his tracks.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Breedon fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Breedon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liu quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Breedon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Liu is looking to improve his position.
Liu gets full guard.
Breedon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Liu wants to stand but Breedon is controlling the position.
Liu is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Liu 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Rossi vs Peterson
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wang is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang. #BC2#
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Wang's head back.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Wang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Liu looking to stall. #BC2#
Wang breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Wang.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wang at a distance.
Wang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu counters with a two punch combo.
Long Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick
and Liu counters with a body kick. #TD2#
Wang feints and as Liu raises his hands in defense, Wang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Liu working a defensive guard here.
Liu pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang is looking to work some ground and pound but Liu has wrist control.
Wang wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Wang postures up and lands a big shot to Liu's brow. #T2##ES#
Liu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wang off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Wang throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Wang tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu fakes the leg kick and cracks Wang in the body. #CL2#
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Wang tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Wang back against the cage. #T3#
Liu prevents a body shot from Wang.
Liu is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Wang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang throws a counter combo.#T4#
Wang tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Wang moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu is looking to wear down Wang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice straight punches there by Wang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Wang misses
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Wang misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Wang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu backing away here, and Wang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu 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#
Liu cracks Wang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A left lands for Wang.#CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu takes one on the button.
Wang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wang.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wang at a distance.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu blocks a head kick by Wang.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Wang counters with a left to the body.
Wang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu thows a body kick. Wang tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Wang forces Liu back against the cage and clinches.
Wang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Wang tightens his grip and picks Liu up, before dumping him to the ground. Liu manages to land in guard.

Liu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu lands with a light punch inside.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu lands with a right to the head.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Long Wang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Wang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Wang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Wang's head back.
Liu lands a body shot.
Liu misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Wang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Wang's head back.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wang tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Liu thows a body kick. Wang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Liu works Wang's body with a nice hook.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Liu lands but Wang takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Wang shrugs it off though.
Liu looks for the body kick but Wang saw that one coming.
As Liu backs off Wang throws a huge counter combo but Liu manages to avoid it all.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Wang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wang scores with a jab.
Wang misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.#CL2#
Wang clinches up against the cage.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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 Liu.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Wang throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Wang manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang.
Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Liu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch. #BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang lands with a nice combination. Liu backs away looking to recover.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wang avoids the head kick by Liu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Liu back into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liu as he jumps to the side.
Liu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu digs a good hook to Wang's body.
Liu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Liu.
Wang wants to clinch.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Long Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Wang fails to land with a series of punches.
Wang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wang swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu blocks a head kick by Wang.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Liu throws a push kick but Wang slaps the foot to one side.
Wang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
Wang takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Liu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wang eats them both and turns towards Liu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wang is looking to clinch. #T3#
Wang throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Liu throws a nice head kick!
Wang looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Wang digs a good hook to Liu's body.
A jab from Wang misses.
Liu connects with a body shot.
Liu connects with the punch.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches. #T4##TD2#
Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Liu's guard.

Liu pushes Wang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang darts in trying to clinch
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Wang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Liu looks for the body kick but Wang saw that one coming.
Wang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A very excited looking Jun Liu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Hilly throws a series of strikes that have Liu backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Hilly scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Hilly misses.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Hilly's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Hilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hilly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilly manages to avoid it.
Liu slips under a jab.
Hilly moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Hilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hilly throws a series of punches but Liu avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Hilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Hilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hilly needs to keep his hands up - Liu had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Hilly misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hilly. Those never looked like landing.
Hilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Hilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu cracks Hilly with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Hilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hilly should have avoided that one. #T2#
Liu checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hilly throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Hilly moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Bill Hilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Hilly.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Hilly had a free shot at his head there.
Hilly tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Hilly.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilly moves away.#T3#
Hilly blocks the body kick.
Hilly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Liu eats them both and turns towards Hilly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hilly tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Hilly's side.
Hilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Hilly misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Hilly misses its intended target.
Hilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilly misses with a hook
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Hilly.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Liu slips a straight right by Hilly.
Liu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hilly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilly throws out the jab.
Liu stalks Hilly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hilly's face. Hilly staggers backwards, shaken.
Hilly misses with a straight right.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Hilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilly is looking to counter punch.
Hilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hilly throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Hilly misses.
Hilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Liu counters with a two punch combo.
Hilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilly misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Liu misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hilly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Liu moves out of range as Hilly strikes.
Hilly takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hilly misses with a hook.
Hilly avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Hilly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Liu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hilly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hilly moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLiu.
Hilly misses with an uppercut
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Liu 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.
Hilly throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Hilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Hilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hilly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hilly moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Hilly.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hilly swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hilly.
Liu digs a good body shot into Hilly's ribs.
Hilly misses the jab.
Hilly misses with a leg kick
and Liu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hilly misses with a hook
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilly misses with a body shot.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Hilly misses with an uppercut.
Liu keeps Hilly at a distance using the push kick.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu misses with the combination.
Hilly misses with a wild combination.
Hilly avoids a kick to the body.
Hilly throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hilly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hilly scores with a nice right hand.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Hilly misses with a body shot
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Hilly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hilly lands a jab.
Hilly misses with a straight right.
Hilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Hilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Hilly walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu misses with a combination #CL#
and Hilly counters by clinching up. #T4#
The referee calls for Liu to work.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Hilly misses with a straight left.
Hilly scores with a shot to the body.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Hilly.
Hilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hilly misses with a body shot.
Hilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Liu.
Hilly moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
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#
Liu connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu sizes up Hilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hilly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hilly blocks a jab.
Liu misses with a combination #CL#
and Hilly moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hilly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Liu dips to his left and cracks Hilly with an uppercut!
Hilly misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hilly looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a counter combo.
Liu swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Hilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Hilly swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Hilly misses with a wild body shot.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu jabs at Hilly's body.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hilly throws out a powerful jab.
Hilly misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilly.
Hilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Hilly sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Hilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Hilly's side.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Hilly's side.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Hilly avoids it.
A jab from Hilly misses.
Hilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Liu. Liu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Liu is rocked!
Hilly misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hilly finish him?
Liu throws a right and a left that Hilly avoids nicely.
Liu seems to have recovered his senses.
Liu lands a front kick.
Liu throws a series of punches but Hilly avoids them all with ease.
Hilly is looking to counter the offense by Liu and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Hilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Hilly jabs at Liu's body.
Liu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hilly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hilly looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Hilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hilly.
Hilly throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Hilly throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Hilly misses with a straight right.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#That has opened up Jun Liu's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Hilly ducks down to avoid it.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a good, hard body kick but Hilly shrugs it off.
Hilly throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hilly misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Liu scores with the left hand. Hilly knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilly looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
A big left from Hilly misses.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Bill Hilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu scores with a jab. Hilly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Liu misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kravac if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Kravac with an uppercut!
Liu cracks Kravac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kravac lands a right hook to the body.
Kravac misses with a straight left.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Kravac connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Kravac misses its intended target.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac slips a straight right by Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravac.
Liu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac. #T1#
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Kravac 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.

Liu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kravac misses with the head strike. #BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Kravac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Kravac 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.
Kravac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Liu looks for the body kick but Kravac saw that one coming.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravac cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kravac misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Kravac shoots in and gets a takedown into Liu's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Liu looking to control. #SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.#T3#
Liu is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liu has Kravac pulled in close to control his posture.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu is controlling Kravac's posture.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac works over Liu with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liu is pulling down on Kravac's head. It's preventing any offense from Kravac, at least for the moment.
Liu wants to stand but Kravac is controlling the position.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Liu looks for the body kick but Kravac saw that one coming.
Kravac misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac throws a right hand that misses
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Kravac backing up. Kravac nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.
Kravac moves out of range of the body kick.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu sizes up Kravac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kravac digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Kravac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kravac with a hook.#T1#
Kravac lands an overhand right.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kravac throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Kravac misses with a lunging right hand
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Kravac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu throws a right hand that Kravac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kravac also avoids with ease.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Kravac misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Kravac will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravac.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravac.
Jab by Kravac.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu moves out of range as Kravac strikes.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kravac lands with a shot to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kravac throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a head kick. Kravac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
As Kravac looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Kravac just gets out of the way.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Kravac looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Kravac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Decent striking displayed by Kravac there.
Liu misses with a hook. Kravac ducked under it nicely.
Kravac misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Kravac has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu keeps Kravac at a distance using the push kick.
Kravac takes one to the side of the head.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Kravac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Liu.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Kravac throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for Kravac on that attempt.
Kravac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kravac lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Kravac has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch. #TD2#
Kravac pulls Liu into guard.
Kravac is trying to keep Liu in close.
Liu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Kravac looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a left and a right that stings Kravac.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kravac misses with a looping left.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Kravac is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it. #TD2#
Kravac closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liu quickly recovers to half guard.
Liu keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
Liu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kravac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kravac's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Liu.
Kravac covering up well and avoiding damage.
Liu struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kravac wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kravac tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kravac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Kravac trying to control but not successfully.
Liu doesn't have the hooks in and Kravac manages to turn into his guard.
Kravac looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kravac 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. #T2##SUB2#
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Liu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Kravac is having none of it.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kravac is working Liu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac works over Liu with some ground and pound from guard.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Kravac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liu wants to stand but Kravac is controlling the position.
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kravac forces his way into half guard.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liu manages to get to full guard.
Liu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Liu trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kravac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Liu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Kravac gets control of Liu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kravac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kravac looking to control.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liu is really struggling to control Kravac but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Liu postures up. #SUB2#
Kravac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Kravac.
I think Liu 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A very excited looking Jun Liu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Orochi
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Page throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Page feints the counter takedown.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Page.
Page smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Page.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Page lands with a shot to the body.
Page changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Liu as Page shoots in.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Page takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Page throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Page scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Page throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Liu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Page is in Liu's guard.

Liu pushes Page off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu scores with a body shot.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Liu tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Page with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu misses with a double jab. #T2#
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu throws a series of punches but Page avoids them all with ease.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Page throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu feints a jab promting Page to slip. Liu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Page slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Page tries to clinch up
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu blocks a jab.
It looked like Liu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page.
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Page on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Page with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.#T3#
Page walks into a left hand.
Page tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liu swivels and escapes.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
A swing and a miss from Page.#TD2#
Liu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Page to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liu pulls Page in to control the position.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Page on the ground.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page being controlled here momentarily.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing good reports from Liu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Liu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page postures up.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Page is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Liu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Page won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Liu takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Page instigates a clinch.
Page working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Page.
Liu avoiding damage.
Page is working Liu over against the cage.
Page is leaning against Liu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Page lands a body punch.
Liu prevents a body shot from Page.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Page.
Liu tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Page.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Page on the inside.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Page lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Page. #T1#
Liu prevents a body shot from Page.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page misses with a body punch.
A short left from Liu.
Page has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Liu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Page can turn it around.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Page.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liu backwards. #TD2#
Page gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Page working the head and body with strikes.
Page working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Page is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Liu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Page is working away from the top position though.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page wants to take a breather but Liu is having none of it. #T2#
Page scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Page thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Page is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Liu as he works his way to full guard.
Liu is trying to keep Page in close.
Page scoring with some ground and pound.
Page is working Liu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!
Page wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Page cracks Liu with a solid left hand.
Oh Liu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page with a nice head shot there.
Liu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Liu covers up, he's hurt! Page keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Page and the ref steps in to end the fight! Page can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franky Page!
Jun Liu spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Bee
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Kurtev has his takedown stuffed
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurtev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurtev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurtev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Kurtev moved away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurtev or perhaps it was just good defense by Liu, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Kurtev clinches with his opponent.
Kurtev is looking for a takedown.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Liu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liu down to the mat. Liu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kurtev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Kurtev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Liu dodges the ground and pound from Kurtev.
Liu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Liu struggling a bit here.
Kurtev is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtev working away.
Kurtev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kurtev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Liu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kurtev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Liu's coaches at Roosters Coop 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.
Liu is not content to let Kurtev control the position.
Liu is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Liu is looking for a sweep.
Kurtev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurtev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Liu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Liu is trying to improve his position.
Liu is holding Kurtev down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Liu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Liu is looking to reverse the position.
Liu is trying to control Kurtev's posture but Kurtev avoids it.
Liu is trying to improve his position.
Kurtev working away.
Kurtev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kurtev is putting a hurting on Liu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Liu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Liu regains half guard.
Liu is staying active underneath Kurtev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kurtev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Liu is controlling Kurtev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kurtev thows a huge punch but Liu dodges it nicely.
Liu trying to control but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kurtev prevents Liu from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev trying to pass the guard but Liu defending well.
Liu tries to get to full guard but Kurtev has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krisko Kurtev will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Kurtev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liu!

Liu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Liu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt.
Liu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurtev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.#CL2#
Kurtev drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage. #T1#
Liu prevents the takedown attempt.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Liu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
Liu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurtev's elbow.
A short uppercut from Liu.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
Liu lands with a right to the head.
Kurtev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Liu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kurtev or perhaps it was just good defense by Liu, which made it look bad.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtev shoots and misses
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kurtev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liu swivels and escapes.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Kurtev manages to avoid it.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtev.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtev can do to turn this around?
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Kurtev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu looking to control.
Liu seems keen to control Kurtev's posture.
Liu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurtev is in close to Liu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krisko Kurtev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liu continues to stall.
Kurtev postures up and lands a big shot to Liu's brow. #T3#
Liu keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Liu pulls Kurtev in close to prevent any damage.
Liu is looking to stand up but Kurtev isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Liu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liu wants to stand up but Kurtev is controlling him.
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurtev works over Liu with some ground and pound from guard.
Liu has momentary wrist control but Kurtev slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Kurtev trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Kurtev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Liu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu pulls Kurtev in to control the position.
Liu controls Kurtev momentarily but Kurtev frees himself.
Liu controlling Kurtev's posture.
Kurtev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Liu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liu sprawls well. Liu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Kurtev cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Kurtev shoots in but Liu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Liu as Kurtev shoots in.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev walks into a jab.
Kurtev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Kurtev drives through with a takedown into Liu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Liu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kurtev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Kurtev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurtev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurtev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Kurtev is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Kurtev wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Kurtev's head back.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Kurtev tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Kurtev shoots for a double leg takedown but Liu sprawls well. He's pushed Kurtev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurtev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Liu throws a push kick but Kurtev slaps the foot to one side.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD2#
Kurtev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Liu on his heels. He'll look to pass Liu's guard now, I'm sure.
Liu is looking to stand back up but Kurtev counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kurtev prevents Liu from standing back up.
Kurtev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liu trying to hold on to Kurtev's head to control him but Kurtev postures up.
Liu is not content to let Kurtev control the position.
Liu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Liu trying to control but Kurtev postures up. #T3#
Liu keeping control of the position.
Liu moves into full guard.
Kurtev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses.
Liu pulls Kurtev in close to prevent any damage.
Liu is trying to keep Kurtev in close.
Liu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kurtev dives into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liu defending against the ground and pound.
Liu wants to control but Kurtev postures up.
Liu wants to get back to his feet.
Kurtev lands some shots froms side control.
Liu is trying to buck Kurtev off.
Kurtev lands an elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liu 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Sole
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zuillnic Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canto. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu tries to bum rush Canto with a series of wild strikes but Canto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canto throws out the jab.
Canto misses with a wild body shot.
Canto throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Canto.
Liu blocks a jab.
Canto slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Canto misses.
Canto walks into a left hand. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Canto misses the target.
Canto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Canto misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canto thinking.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Canto moves out of range easily.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Canto throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canto.
Liu throws a quick counter head kick but Canto was just out of range.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canto blocks a head kick by Liu.
Canto blocks the body kick.
Canto cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Canto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canto.
Canto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Liu.
A swing and a miss from Canto.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu with a hook.
Liu avoids the body shot from Canto.
Canto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Canto throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canto is defended easily by Liu.#T3#
A low kick lands for Canto.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Canto if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Canto avoids it.
Canto looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canto throws an off balance right hand
and Canto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Canto misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Canto. Those never looked like landing.
Canto looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Canto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liu misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Canto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu trying to control the position here.
Canto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Liu struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Canto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Canto tries to move to mount but Liu blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Canto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Canto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liu prevents Canto from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zuillnic Canto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Canto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canto looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Canto moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Canto throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Canto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.#TD2#
Canto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Canto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Liu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liu wants to control but Canto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Liu is defending well.
Liu trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Liu is trying to get back to full guard.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Liu is defending well.
Liu is trying to stand up here but Canto is controlling him well.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Canto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Canto seems to be looking for submissions.
Canto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liu is looking to improve his position but Canto isn't that keen on the idea.
Canto is landing with some decent strikes but Liu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Canto landing strikes from the mount.
Liu stops Canto from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Canto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Canto keeps trying to improve his position.
Liu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Liu wants to control but Canto is having none of it.
Canto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Zuillnic Canto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canto is still trying to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Liu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Canto. #T3#
Liu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canto avoids the attempt from Liu to control.
Canto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Liu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Canto looking for a guillotine from mount but Liu is having none of it.
Liu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Liu regains half guard.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Liu is defending well.
Canto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liu trying to control here.
Liu tries to get to full guard but Canto has control of the leg.
Liu is looking to control Canto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liu avoid being mounted?
Canto works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Canto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canto working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zuillnic Canto 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#
Liu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Canto to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Canto misses.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Canto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu misses with the combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canto moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Canto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Canto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu avoids the body shot from Canto.
Canto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Canto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canto manages to avoid it.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Canto looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Canto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Liu pushes Canto off and gets back to his feet.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu misses with the combination.
Canto looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Canto lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
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!
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canto. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu misses with the combination. #T2#
Canto misses with a straight right.
Canto throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canto.
Canto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canto throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Canto throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Canto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canto throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liu tries to land a front kick but Canto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canto fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canto.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Canto.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Canto throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canto manages to avoid it.
Canto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu looks for the body kick but Canto saw that one coming.
Canto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Canto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Canto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Liu is looking to regain half guard here but Canto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Canto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Liu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Canto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Canto tries for a kimura but Liu is defending well.
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!
Liu is trying to control Canto's posture but Canto avoids it.
Liu prevents Canto from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu trying his best to control but Canto has mounted him.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuillnic Canto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canto controlling the position easily from mount.

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 Jun Liu.
I think Canto 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zuillnic Canto!
Zuillnic Canto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Suprise motherfu*kas, king is back.'.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver takes one on the button.
Silver blocks the body kick.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Liu.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Silver slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu fakes the leg kick and cracks Silver in the body.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu misses with a wild combination. #T1#
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Silver avoids it.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Silver sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Silver rushes Liu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Silver.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Silver darts in and clinches Liu up against the cage.
Liu blocks a body shot from Silver.
Liu is trying to force a seperation but Silver has the dominant position.#T2#
Liu prevents a body shot from Silver.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Liu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Liu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silver has him pressed against the cage.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu blocks the elbow strike.
Silver is trying to stall.
Our sources have told us that Silver has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu 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.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Liu lands a two punch combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silver momentarily.
Liu moves away from the strike by Silver.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Silver lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu keeps the fight on the outside.
Liu thinks about the counter body kick.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silver throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely. #CL#
Silver darts in and clinches Liu up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Silver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
A solid body kick from Liu.
Silver moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu lands a nice hook to Silver's body. Silver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silver moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Silver will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silver tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver wants to clinch.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu looks for the body kick but Silver saw that one coming.
Liu slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Liu looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Silver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu is trying to force a seperation but Silver has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu scores with a nice hook 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!
Silver digs a right hand underneath Liu's ribcage. Liu let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Liu.
Liu lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Liu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jun Liu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu lands a head kick!
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silver throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Liu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu cracks Silver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Silver clinches up against the cage.
Silver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Silver is working Liu over against the cage.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch. #CL#
Silver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Silver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Liu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Silver is controlling him.
Silver blocks a body shot from Liu.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Ari Silver has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position.
Liu takes an elbow to the temple.
Liu is trying to break free.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Silver gets through Liu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Liu 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.
Liu lands an uppercut.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silver lands an elbow just above Liu 's eye.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
Silver prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silver wants to clinch.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Silver blocks the body kick. #T4#
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu thows a body kick. Silver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Silver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Silver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver scores with a hook to the body.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silver. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liu wants to get back to striking at distance but Silver won't allow it.
Liu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Liu.
Silver lands a shot to the body.
Liu gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Liu.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Liu misses with some punches.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Liu is looking to break free of the clinch but Silver has double underhooks.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu misses with some punches. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silver misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Liu.
Ari Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Silver connects with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Jun Liu's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu. #CL#
Silver has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Liu's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Liu thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Liu tries to circle away but Silver has him pinned against the cage.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
Silver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Silver back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silver.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liu tries to break the clinch but Silver is controlling the position.
Liu is trying to push Silver away but Silver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Liu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Silver is controlling him.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Liu in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#The cut above Jun Liu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Liu tries to bum rush Silver with a series of wild strikes but Silver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Silver lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jun Liu.
I've got Liu 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcantara looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcantara attempts a counter takedown but Liu avoids it well and moves away.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcantara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Alcantara.
Alcantara 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Alcantara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu punishes Alcantara's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges. #T1#
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu works over Alcantara's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Alcantara counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alcantara tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Alcantara misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Alcantara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alcantara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcantara circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alcantara misses with a straight right.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcantara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Liu lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Alcantara instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alcantara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liu's brow.
Liu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alcantara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Liu's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alcantara misses with a right hand
and Liu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcantara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alcantara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alcantara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alcantara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Liu blocks a low kick nicely.
Liu slips under a jab from Alcantara.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Alcantara's torso.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Liu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Alcantara lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Liu.
Liu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alcantara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alcantara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Alcantara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alcantara is in close to Liu's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Liu kicks Alcantara off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu throws a push kick but Alcantara slaps the foot to one side.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Alcantara avoids it.
Alcantara throws a push kick but Liu slaps the foot to one side.
Liu throws a jab when Alcantara was well out of range.
Liu checks a leg kick nicely.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcantara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alcantara has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu cracks Alcantara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alcantara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Liu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alcantara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu throws a series of punches but Alcantara avoids them all with ease.
Liu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Liu lands the left hand.
Alcantara misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Alcantara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu thuds his shin into the meat of Alcantara's side.
Alcantara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alcantara throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alcantara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alcantara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alcantara is looking to clinch.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Alcantara misses.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alcantara doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcantara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alcantara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Liu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Liu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Liu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alcantara on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcantara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Alcantara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Alcantara sees coming a mile off.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Alcantara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu lands a right hook to the body.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcantara misses with a double jab
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Alcantara.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Alcantara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Alcantara takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Alcantara looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcantara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu misses with a double jab #TD#
so Alcantara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Alcantara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Liu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu throws a push kick but Alcantara slaps the foot to one side.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcantara feinted with a counter takedown.
Alcantara misses with a looping right.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abraham Alcantara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alcantara misses with a body punch
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Alcantara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu with a jab.
Alcantara throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alcantara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some bone on bone action there as Liu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Alcantara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liu, pushing him back against the cage.
Liu blocks the elbow strike.
Liu lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alcantara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu cracks Alcantara with an open hand slap.
Liu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alcantara on the side of the head.
Alcantara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alcantara takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alcantara under the eye.
Liu works over Alcantara's head and body with a nice combination.
Liu throws a body punch but Alcantara moves out of range.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Alcantara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Alcantara shrugs it off though.
Liu scores with a nice head shot.
Alcantara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.
Liu misses with the body kick
and Alcantara counters with a stiff right hand.
Alcantara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liu fakes the leg kick and cracks Alcantara in the body.
Liu jabs at Alcantara's body.
Liu throws a push kick but Alcantara slaps the foot to one side.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu lands with a nice combination. Alcantara backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Mamchenko
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sole.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole misses with a hook.
Sole lands a head kick. Liu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liu throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Liu.
Sole misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Sole moves out of range easily.
Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Sole swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Sole tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Sole scores with a kick to the body.
Sole 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.
Liu throws a head kick but Sole moves out of range.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Sole misses with a wild body shot.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Sole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Sole drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage. #BC2#
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sole lands a nice hook to Liu's body. Liu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab by Sole.#T2#
Sole tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Sole.
Sole throws the kick towards the body but Liu avoids it.
Sole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
Sole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Sole avoids it.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sole. Liu shrugs it off though.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Sole cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.#T3#
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu slips under a jab.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Jab, jab by Sole - just one landing.
Sole throws a sloppy head kick
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Jab from Sole.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Sole coming out on top.#CL2#
Sole has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Liu scores with a shot to the side of Sole's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Sole tries a low kick but Liu avoids it.
Liu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sole backs up against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole. #T4#
Sole lands with a nice body punch.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sole connects with a right hand. Liu shakes it off.
Sole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liu staying out of range there.
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Sole slams his shin into Liu's torso.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sole tries to land a front kick but Liu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Liu counters with a quick kick to the body but Sole blocks it.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Sole is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Liu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liu's head.
Sole wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole 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#
Sole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liu's head.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sole connects with a crisp jab.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Sole tries a head kick but it misses.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sole tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole misses with an uppercut. Liu saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole lands a head kick!
Sole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sole! But no joy.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Sole misses with a low kick.
Liu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sole swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Liu takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses.
Liu walks into a straight right hand from Sole.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Sole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Sole does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Liu.
Sole throws a head kick that misses.
Liu digs a good body shot into Sole's ribs.
Liu looks to land a combination but Sole avoids it well.
Sole tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
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!
Sole tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sole misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole. #T2#
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liu with a hook.
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick.
Sole is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sole. That one must have hurt.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sole slips under a jab from Liu.
Sole misses with a hook.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu misses with a hook.
Sole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu 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.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target. #T3#
Liu throws a series of punches but Sole avoids them all with ease.
Sole moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Despite the aggression on Sole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liu misses with a kick to the body
and Sole counters with a leg kick.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Sole looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Liu throws a push kick but Sole slaps the foot to one side.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Sole clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sole throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily. #T4#
Liu avoids the head kick by Sole.
Sole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Sole looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liu's sensitive parts.
Sole on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Sole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu avoids the head kick by Sole.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sole throws a head kick that misses.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole scores with a push kick.
Liu lands a high kick!
Sole staying out of range there.
Sole blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sole blocks a head kick by Liu.
Sole thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Sole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
Liu throws a series of strikes that have Sole backpedaling.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Sole's head back.
Liu thuds a left hand into Sole's body.
Sole stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Sole backing up. Sole nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Liu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liu scores with a shot to the body.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Liu throws a push kick but Sole slaps the foot to one side.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sole. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Sole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Liu.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sole cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Liu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sole 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.
Sole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
The fighters circling - Sole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.#T2#
Liu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Sole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liu throws a right hand that Sole ducks under and follows up with a left that Sole also avoids with ease.
Sole throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Sole is out of range.
Sole misses with a head kick.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Sole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Sole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu avoids the head kick by Sole.
Sole wants to clinch.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Sole tries to work over Liu's front leg with a kick but Liu checks it.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Sole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sole moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Sole.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sole finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
Liu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Liu moves his leg out of the way.
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Sole misses.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sole has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.#T4#
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu lunges at Sole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sole's hand.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole lands a jab-cross combination.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Sole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Sole.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sole misses the target.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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 Jun Liu.
Well Sole 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
A very excited looking Jacks Sole 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.
Jun Liu was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.

Event: SMASH: Klos vs Camara 2
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Liu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dock with a body shot.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Liu as he connects with a hook.
Bob Dock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a head kick but Dock moves out of range.
Dock wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Dock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dock moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu pushes Dock away with a front kick.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Dock.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Dock lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Dock feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Dock closes the distance and clinches.
Dock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Dock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Liu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Dock.
Dock scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a left and a right that stings Dock.
Dock is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
As Dock backs off Liu throws a huge counter combo but Dock manages to avoid it all.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Dock.
Dock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dock closes the distance but Liu moves to the side
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Dock will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Dock has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Dock.
Dock misses with a knee to the head.
Dock working Liu over with knees to the body.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Liu avoids the damage to the body.
Dock throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Liu. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu works Dock's body with a nice hook.
Liu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dock throws a quick counter kick to the body but Liu avoids it.#CL#
Dock gets a clinch. #T3#
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liu blocks it with crossed arms.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu misses with a double jab.
Dock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dock blocking some punches.
Liu managing to block the knees to the body from Dock. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Dock has managed to clinch.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Liu avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dock crunches a lovely knee into Liu's ribcage.#T4#
Liu gets through Dock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liu blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Liu stalks Dock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dock's face. Dock staggers backwards, shaken.
Liu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dock is looking to land body kicks.
Dock avoids a kick to the body.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liu.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Dock drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
Dock trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Dock clinches with his opponent.
Liu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dock as Liu tries to tie him up.
Dock keeps control of Liu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bob Dock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dock tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu throws a counter combo.#CL#
Dock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dock looking to throw knees to the head but Liu is blocking nicely.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu wants to break free but Dock has control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liu avoiding damage as Dock throws knees to the body.
Dock misses with a knee to the head.
Liu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dock is keeping busy.
Dock looking to throw knees to the head but Liu is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Liu. #T1#
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dock tries a knee to the head but Liu blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Dock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liu slows down the pace here.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but Liu blocks with his arms.
Dock missing with knees to the body.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Liu.
A head kick by Dock misses
and Liu counters with a solid body kick.
Dock moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Dock's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dock thinking.
Dock moves out of range of the body kick.
Dock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liu lands a jab to Dock's midsection.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Dock off the cage and back into range.
Dock fakes the leg kick and cracks Liu in the body.
Dock wants to clinch but Liu slips to the side
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dock doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Dock throws a nice head kick!
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dock tries to clinch up.
Dock throws a sloppy head kick
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu avoids the head kick by Dock.
Dock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu lands a slapping body shot.
Liu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu lands a glancing blow to the side of Dock's head.
Dock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Dock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu misses the jab.#T4#
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu avoids the head kick by Dock.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Liu - the referee stops the clock and Dock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Liu. Dock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu lands with a good body shot.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick from Dock.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Dock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Dock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu moves out of range as Dock throws a body kick.
Dock blocks the body kick.
Dock thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Dock darts in and clinches Liu up against the cage.#BC2#
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dock rather than just go for the knockout.
Dock throws a lazy head kick
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Dock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Dock's head but Dock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dock dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Liu throws a right hand that Dock ducks under and follows up with a left that Dock also avoids with ease.
Dock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dock misses with a low kick.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Liu duly obliges. #T1#
Liu throws a right hand that Dock ducks under and follows up with a left that Dock also avoids with ease.
Liu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dock doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Dock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Dock's torso.#CL#
Dock clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Dock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dock scores with a spinning back kick!
Dock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Dock has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Dock lands a nice knee to the body.
Dock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dock landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dock obliges.
Knees to the body from Dock. #T2#
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liu.
Liu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dock lands a nice knee to the body.
Liu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.
Dock tries to clinch
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Docks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dock tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Dock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Dock moves into range and clinches up with Liu.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Liu is defending well for now.
Dock misses with a knee strike.
Dock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.#T3##BC2#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dock tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu looks for the body kick but Dock saw that one coming.
Dock throws a head kick that misses
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dock moves to clinch but Liu breaks away
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dock tries to land a body kick
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Dock doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu looks for the body kick but Dock saw that one coming.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Dock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Dock.
Liu lands a jab to Dock's midsection.
Dock slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Dock moves out of range easily.
Dock misses with a body kick.
Dock moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.#T4#
Dock fakes the leg kick and cracks Liu in the body.
Dock tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dock wants to clinch but Liu slips to the side
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dock was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Dock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dock looks to clinch
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dock throws a low kick but Liu moves out of range easily.
Dock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dock tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Dock moved out of range.
Dock avoids the body shot from Liu.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bob Dock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: McDonnell vs Klos
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Silver looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Silver stumbling back into the cage.
Silver digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Silver catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Ari Silver has been cut.
We've been informed that Silver 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.
Silver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Liu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silver tries to clinch up but Liu circles away and keeps his distance.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ari Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liu.#T1#
Liu thows a body kick. Silver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Silver rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver blocking some punches.
Liu takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silver can't get the takedown.
Liu working aggressively here.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Silver. #BC2#
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Liu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Silver moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Silver tries to clinch up
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silver moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu tries to bum rush Silver with a series of wild strikes but Silver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Silver's torso.#T3#
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Liu connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off.
Silver slips under a jab from Liu.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu lands a nice hook to Silver's body. Silver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liu connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Silver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Liu.
Silver tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it. #T4#
Silver tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Silver misses the body punch
and Liu counters with a two punch combo.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Silver moved away.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
Liu misses with the combination.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Liu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Silver misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Liu!
Silver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silver throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silver's head.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silver darts in trying to clinch
and Liu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silver thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver wants to clinch.
Liu looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well. #T1#
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Liu throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Silver on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liu tries to bum rush Silver with a series of wild strikes but Silver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silver.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Liu scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Nice body kick from Liu.
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu with a jab.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu slips under a jab from Silver.
Silver avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Silver moves out of range easily.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Silver blocks the body kick.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Silver throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver.
Silver closes the distance looking to clinch
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Silver.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silver moves away from the strike by Liu.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it. #T4#
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
A little feinted left hand from Liu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Silver sees coming a mile off.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Liu pushes him off.
Liu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Liu throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silver misses with a looping left.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Silver has Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silver misses with a hook
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu digs a good hook to Silver's body.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Silver avoids the head kick by Liu.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver tries to clinch but Liu moves away
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Liu sizes up Silver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silver keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu looks to throw a body kick
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Liu is rocked!#T1#
Silver tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Silver misses.
Nice shot lands for Liu.#CL2#
Silver rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Silver works on Liu's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu. #BC2#
Silver breaks from the clinch.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Silver blocks the body kick.
Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Ari Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
Oh Liu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu feints a jab promting Silver to slip. Liu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liu lands an overhand right.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Silver cracks Liu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Silver has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Liu to stand back up!#CUT2#Jun Liu's cut is getting worse.
Liu is aggressively charging in as Silver backs up avoiding any damage. Silver tosses out a jab and Liu runs right into it face first! Liu is out cold! Silver dropped down on all fours and is barking in Liu's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Silver!

Event: SMASH: Orsini vs Marciano
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ilmarinen scores with a leg kick.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Ilmarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Ilmarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ilmarinen throws a right hand that Liu ducks under and follows up with a left that Liu also avoids with ease.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Liu with a hook.
Ilmarinen scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Ilmarinen misses
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Ilmarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ilmarinen throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ilmarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ilmarinen takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Ilmarinen throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Ilmarinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ilmarinen scrambles back to his feet.
Ilmarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu connects with a body shot that sends Ilmarinen's belly button to the back.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Ilmarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Ilmarinen throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
Ilmarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen keeps Liu at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Ilmarinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ilmarinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Liu counters with a right hand to the body.
Liu scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Ilmarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Ilmarinen moved away.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Liu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu thows a body kick. Ilmarinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ilmarinen.
Liu lands a jab to the head.
Liu moves out of range as Ilmarinen throws a body kick.
Liu 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.
Liu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ilmarinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Ilmarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Ilmarinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ilmarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.#T3#
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Ilmarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu throws a push kick but Ilmarinen slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liu slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilmarinen cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ilmarinen.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ilmarinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaakko Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen stalks Liu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Liu's face. Liu staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Liu throws a right hand that Ilmarinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ilmarinen also avoids with ease.
Ilmarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Ilmarinen lands with a nice body kick.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Ilmarinen avoids it.
Ilmarinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ilmarinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu pushes Ilmarinen away with a front kick.
Ilmarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ilmarinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu scores with a jab.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ilmarinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Ilmarinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu moves away from the strike by Ilmarinen.
Liu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen connects with a single shot there.
Liu looks to land a combination. Ilmarinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ilmarinen misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Ilmarinen - just one landing.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Ilmarinen is looking to land body kicks.
Liu slips a jab from Ilmarinen.
Liu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ilmarinen blocks it well.
Ilmarinen throws a one two combo.
Ilmarinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Liu back to the cage. Ilmarinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Liu misses with the combination.
Ilmarinen misses with a left hand
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilmarinen lands with a nice combination. Liu backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu moves out of range as Ilmarinen throws a body kick. #T1#
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu misses with a straight left.
It looked like Ilmarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ilmarinen feints a jab promting Liu to slip. Ilmarinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Ilmarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Liu jabs at Ilmarinen's body.
Ilmarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Ilmarinen misses with a straight right.
Liu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Ilmarinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ilmarinen throws a front kick that sends Liu stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu counters with a body kick.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Ilmarinen blocks the body kick.
Jaakko Ilmarinen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ilmarinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ilmarinen.
Liu connects with a jab.
Ilmarinen looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Ilmarinen throws a body kick that misses.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab.
Liu punishes Ilmarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Liu.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ilmarinen will feel that in the morning.
Ilmarinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ilmarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a body kick.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen moves out of range as Liu throws a body kick. #T3#
Liu tries to land a front kick but Ilmarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ilmarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Ilmarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ilmarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Ilmarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Ilmarinen does no damage.
Liu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ilmarinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Liu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ilmarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and Ilmarinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilmarinen blocks the body kick.
Ilmarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ilmarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu. #T4#
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ilmarinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ilmarinen avoids the body shot from Liu.
Ilmarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ilmarinen throws a nice looking combination but Liu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Liu keeps Ilmarinen at a distance using the push kick.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakko Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Liu's cut.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Ilmarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ilmarinen looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Ilmarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Liu throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Liu moves out of range of the body kick.
Liu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is looking to land body kicks.
Liu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ilmarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Ilmarinen sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ilmarinen.#T1#
A jab from Ilmarinen misses.
Liu lands the left hand.
Ilmarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Ilmarinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liu momentarily.
Liu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ilmarinen lands an overhand right.
Ilmarinen misses the jab.
Ilmarinen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLiu.
Ilmarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ilmarinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu slips under a jab from Ilmarinen.
A slow jab from Ilmarinen misses its intended target.
Ilmarinen lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ilmarinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Liu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ilmarinen throws a body kick that misses.
Liu works over Ilmarinen's head and body with a nice combination.
A nice combination there by Liu.
Liu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ilmarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ilmarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Ilmarinen misses with the combination.
Liu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Liu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
letting Ilmarinen counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Liu misses.
Ilmarinen avoids a kick to the body.
Liu blocks a head kick by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Liu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Ilmarinen.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu slips a jab from Ilmarinen.
Liu connects with a body shot.#T4#
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Ilmarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen throws a leg kick
and Liu counters with a nice body kick.
Ilmarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Ilmarinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ilmarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Ilmarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liu throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu looks for the body kick but Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Donk. Ilmarinen catches Liu right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jun Liu.
Well Liu 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A less than humble Jun Liu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jaakko Ilmarinen was interviewed post fight and said 'Lucky rat I had flu'.

Event: SMASH: Klos vs Camara
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Liu backing up. Liu nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Liu misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James blocks a head kick by Liu.
James blocks a head kick by Liu.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu scores with a head kick.
Liu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Liu throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James dodges the punch combination from Liu.
James blocks a head kick by Liu.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Liu throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Liu throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like James was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
Liu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
James throws a big counter combination but Liu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick from Liu lands but James takes it in his stride.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Liu throws a leg kick
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liu misses with a looping left.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu throws a leg kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu misses with a right hand
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Jessie James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Liu misses with a head kick.
James is looking for a counter combo.
Liu missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu misses with a hook
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Liu lands a high kick!
Jessie James is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Liu throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu misses with a head kick.
Liu takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
James avoids the head kick by Liu.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu is breathing heavily.
Liu throws a leg kick
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a series of strikes. Liu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liu misses the body punch
and James counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
As Liu looks to move away, James throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Liu.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Liu throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Liu backing up. Liu nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Liu.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James blocks a head kick by Liu.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Liu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, James has got the better of the exchanges.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liu throws a head kick but James moves out of range. #T3#
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
James throws a big counter combination but Liu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Liu throws a leg kick that is checked
and James counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Liu is rocked!
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Liu backing up. Liu nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Liu is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
A head kick by Liu misses
and James counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Liu! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jessie James!
Jessie James very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for Krnacova on that attempt.

Krnacova is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liu's half guard.
Krnacova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krnacova wants to pass to mount but Liu is defending the position.
Krnacova working Liu over with strikes.
Krnacova controlling the pace.
Liu missing with punches from the bottom.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krnacova on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu is looking for a sweep. Krnacova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova is taking a breather. Liu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Krnacova is thwarting Liu's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova is thwarting Liu's attempts to control the position.
Krnacova is looking to advance position but Liu won't allow it.
Liu is looking for a sweep. Krnacova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krnacova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krnacova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Krnacova is thwarting Liu's attempts to control the position.
Krnacova drops an elbow to the side of Liu's head.
Liu wants to get back to full guard.
Krnacova trying to control the pace.
Liu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krnacova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova working over Liu with some ground and pound. Liu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krnacova is working away from the top position though.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Liu is working from the bottom.
Krnacova is looking to advance position but Liu won't allow it.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krnacova is taking a breather. Liu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liu is pressing down on Krnacova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Krnacova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Krnacova distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liu tries to get out of the position.
Krnacova being controlled here momentarily.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Liu looking to control.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Liu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Liu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Liu slaps away a takedown attempt from Krnacova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krnacova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Krnacova's head back.

Krnacova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu trying to remain calm as Krnacova controls from the top position.
Liu is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
Liu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krnacova off and has taken his back!

Liu working for a choke but Krnacova is defending well.
Krnacova can't escape the position.
Krnacova prevents Liu from getting a body triangle.
Liu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Krnacova.
Krnacova rolls, trying to escape but Liu keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Krnacova will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Krnacova drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liu trying to remain calm as Krnacova controls from the top position.
Krnacova looks up at the clock and then as Liu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Krnacova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Krnacova lands an elbow.
Krnacova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Liu is trying to get back to half guard.
Krnacova is putting a hurting on Liu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Krnacova lands a few punches from side control.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Liu is working from the bottom.
Liu is looking for a sweep.
Liu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Liu is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
Krnacova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova scoring with punches from side control.
Krnacova working the head and body with strikes.
Who's going to make the next move?
Krnacova grinds an elbow into Liu's temple.
Krnacova cracks Liu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liu tries to buck Krnacova off but Krnacova is having none of it.
Krnacova controlling from side mount.
Liu is looking to reverse the position.
Liu is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Liu to see if he's OK.
Krnacova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Liu tries to escape but Krnacova is in control.
Krnacova is trying to ground and pound but Liu uses the momentary lack of control by Krnacova to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu wants to get back to full guard.
Liu is working hard here to advance position.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krnacova is working away from the top position though.
Krnacova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krnacova is continuing to stall.
Krnacova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liu defending well though.
Krnacova not doing much here.
Krnacova winds up and cracks Liu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krnacova is working away from the top position though.
Liu is holding on to half guard well.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Krnacova working Liu over with strikes.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liu wants to improve his position but Krnacova is controlling well.
Krnacova wants to take a breather but Liu is having none of it.
Liu trying to control here.
Liu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Krnacova.
Krnacova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Liu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Krnacova stops Liu from getting back to his feet.
Krnacova keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krnacova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krnacova stops Liu from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Liu is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krnacova connects with a nice short shot to Liu's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Krnacova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Krnacova tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krnacova eats them both and turns towards Liu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.

Krnacova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liu is trying to defend but Krnacova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krnacova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krnacova is controlling the pace.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krnacova is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Liu wants to improve his position but Krnacova is controlling well.
Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.
Krnacova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krnacova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krnacova is working away from the top position though.
Liu is trying is best to control the position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krnacova connects with a nice short shot to Liu's temple.
Krnacova trying to control from half guard but Liu is working away.
Krnacova not doing much here.
Krnacova working over Liu with some ground and pound. Liu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Krnacova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liu wants to get back to his feet.
Liu is positioning himself well to prevent Krnacova advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krnacova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Liu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Liu tries to get to full guard but Krnacova has control of the leg.
Krnacova prevents Liu from standing back up.
Liu tries to get to full guard but Krnacova has control of the leg.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Liu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Liu is trying to maintain the position but Krnacova is very close to passing his half guard.
Krnacova lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu taking some punishment here, with Krnacova in his half guard.
Liu moves into full guard.
Liu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Liu's head.
Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Liu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Liu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
Krnacova cracks Liu with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Liu looking to control.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Liu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Krnacova is having none of it.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Liu's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krnacova lands a couple of digs.
Krnacova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krnacova is pushing down on Liu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liu is fighting to maintain full guard but Krnacova has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Krnacova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krnacova 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Krnacova!
Our winner, Felix Krnacova, 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: RapidFC 61
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range.
Knox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Unsworth.#CUT2#
It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox connects with the punch.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox throws a hook but Unsworth avoids it easily.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been informed that Unsworth 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.
Unsworth tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unsworth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Unsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox takes a swing at Unsworth's ribcage but misses.
Unsworth wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.
Unsworth wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox cracks Unsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Unsworth.
Unsworth tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Unsworth throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unsworth.
A jab from Unsworth misses.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unsworth throws out the jab.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Unsworth is just out of range.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Unsworth throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Unsworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Unsworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox jabs Unsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Unsworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Unsworth.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox tries to bum rush Unsworth with a series of wild strikes but Unsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Unsworth. #T2#
Unsworth throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unsworth's head.
Unsworth misses the shot to the body.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox scores with the left hand. Unsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox scores with a hook.
Unsworth throws a combination that misses
and Unsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox lands with a hook. Unsworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Unsworth is rocked!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Unsworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Jab by Knox.
Unsworth sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Unsworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Unsworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Unsworth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unsworth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unsworth or not. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Unsworth moves away and avoids it.
Unsworth wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Unsworth with an uppercut!
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Unsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Unsworth ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
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!
Unsworth takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Unsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unsworth manages to avoid it.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Unsworth.
Unsworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Unsworth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unsworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Unsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A lazy left from Unsworth finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Unsworth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Unsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Unsworth takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Unsworth is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Unsworth throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Unsworth loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unsworth's head.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Unsworth drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Good body shot from Unsworth.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox stalling against the cage. #BC#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unsworth throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Unsworth manages to avoid it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Unsworth closes the distance and clinches.
Unsworth scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unsworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox prevents a body shot from Unsworth.
Unsworth is trying to maintain a safe position but Knox gets an underhook and turns Unsworth into the cage.#T1##BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Athos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Unsworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Unsworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox cracks Unsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Unsworth throws a combination. Knox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unsworth can do to turn this around?
Unsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Unsworth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Unsworth lands a left and a right that send Knox crashing to the mat, dazed. Unsworth thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unsworth throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Unsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox misses with a hook. Unsworth ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Unsworth on the side of the head.
Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Unsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Unsworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Unsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Unsworth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Unsworth is looking to clinch.
David Unsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Unsworth tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Unsworth misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Unsworth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Unsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unsworth avoids the body shot from Knox.
Unsworth slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox misses with a shot to the body
and Unsworth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Unsworth.
Unsworth slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Unsworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.#T3#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Unsworth's shoulder, as Unsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range.
Unsworth throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Unsworth throws out the jab.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unsworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Unsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Unsworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Unsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Unsworth lands a body shot.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range.
Unsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Unsworth's head.
Unsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Unsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Unsworth.
Unsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Unsworth.
Unsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unsworth.
Unsworth walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Unsworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Unsworth counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox scores with the left hand. Unsworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Unsworth throws a right hand that misses
and Unsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Unsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
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 Athos Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
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#
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox blocks a jab.
Unsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Knox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unsworth circles away quickly and effectively.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Unsworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Unsworth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox throws a series of punches but Unsworth avoids them all with ease.
Unsworth ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox throws a hook but Unsworth avoids it easily.#CL2#
Unsworth moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Unsworth. #T1#
Knox tries to break the clinch but Unsworth is controlling the position.
Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Unsworth.
Knox scores with a hook.
Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Unsworth misses.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Unsworth's head.
Nice cross by Knox.
Unsworth 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.
Knox sizes up Unsworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Unsworth misses the target. #T2#
Unsworth misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Knox.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Unsworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Knox catches Unsworth right on the button with a cross.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unsworth loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Unsworth drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Unsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Unsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unsworth.
Unsworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox throws a body punch but Unsworth moves out of range.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Unsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Unsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.#T3#
A slow jab from Unsworth misses its intended target.
Unsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unsworth throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Unsworth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Unsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unsworth takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Athos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unsworth's head.
Unsworth misses with a body shot.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Unsworth lands a jab to the head.
Unsworth throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Unsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unsworth.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Unsworth avoids the body shot from Knox.
Unsworth throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Unsworth forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Unsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Unsworth avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Unsworth has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Unsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.

And that's the end of the fight!
Athos Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 35
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Unsworth seems unphased. #CL2#
Unsworth moves into the clinch.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like David Unsworth has been cut.
Unsworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A short right from Unsworth.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Unsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth blocks a body shot from Knox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Unsworth avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox presses Unsworth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unsworth backwards.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Unsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox prevents a body shot from Unsworth.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Unsworth.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Unsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unsworth backwards.
Unsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unsworth.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Unsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unsworth.
Unsworth misses with some punches.
Unsworth lands with a light punch inside.
Unsworth controlling the action here for a moment.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox digs a right hand into Unsworth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Unsworth's gas tank.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Unsworth scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Unsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unsworth's elbow. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Unsworth.
Unsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Unsworth has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Unsworth has Knox pressed against the cage.
Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Unsworth misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Unsworth is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Unsworth backwards. #T4#
Unsworth working aggressively here. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Unsworth.
Nice shot by Knox.
Unsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox sets himself, and Unsworth steps forward looking for the clinch! Knox avoids it this time.
Unsworth walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Knox moves away from the strike by Unsworth.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Unsworth.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox sets himself, and Unsworth steps forward looking for the clinch! Knox avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
A left lands for Knox.#ROC#
Unsworth is rocked!
Left hook, right uppercut from Unsworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Athos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Unsworth's cut.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Unsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox jabs at Unsworth's body.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Unsworth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Unsworth blocking some punches.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Unsworth.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox is working Unsworth over against the cage.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unsworth blocks an elbow strike from Knox.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Unsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Unsworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?#T1#
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Unsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knox working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Unsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Unsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unsworth tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unsworth misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unsworth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unsworth or not.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth misses with the head strike.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unsworth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Knox gets through Unsworth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox tries to work over Unsworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unsworths head.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Unsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Unsworth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unsworth.
A short right from Unsworth.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unsworth can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unsworth lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Unsworth fails to land.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Athos Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Unsworth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Unsworth controls the action.
Unsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a body punch.
Unsworth is breathing heavily.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Unsworth misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Unsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Knox.#T4#
Unsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Unsworth misses with some punches.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a body punch.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox dips a shoulder and cracks Unsworth with a mighty uppercut! Unsworth falls back against the cage and Knox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Unsworth is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athos Knox!
A victorious Athos Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 31
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Kiki shoots in for a takedown but Unsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Kiki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Unsworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kiki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kiki's back!
Unsworth thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Unsworth loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kiki hold on?
Unsworth struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Unsworth's guard. Nice work there by Kiki.
Unsworth pulls Kiki in to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T1#
Unsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Unsworth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Unsworth working a defensive guard but Kiki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Who's going to make the next move?
Unsworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Unsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Unsworth sneaks back into half guard.
Unsworth is looking to control Kiki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Unsworth avoid being mounted?
Kiki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Unsworth felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kiki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Unsworth's head. #T3#
Unsworth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kiki jumps into side control!
Unsworth is trying to control Kiki's posture but Kiki avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Unsworth looking for a sweep but Kiki has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Unsworth is trying desperately to improve position.
Kiki avoids the attempt from Unsworth to control.#T4#
Unsworth is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Unsworth is trying to escape the mount.
Unsworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unsworth tries to lock up and control but Kiki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Repa Kiki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Unsworth 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.
Kiki shoots in for a takedown but Unsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Unsworth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Unsworth counters with a three punch combo that has Kiki backing up. Kiki nods at Unsworth to acknowledge the strikes.
Kiki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repa Kiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unsworth but Unsworth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unsworth tries to bum rush Kiki with a series of wild strikes but Kiki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Unsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Unsworth looks to move away, Kiki throws a big counter combo but Unsworth just gets out of the way.
Kiki has his takedown stuffed
and Unsworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Kiki is rocked!
Unsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiki doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Kiki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiki has a takedown stuffed.
Kiki has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Unsworth instigates a clinch.
Kiki seems to have got his legs back now.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kiki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Unsworth misses with some punches.
Kiki blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Unsworth is looking to control Kiki's arms but Kiki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unsworth has his back to the cage.
Unsworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiki's elbow.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kiki as Unsworth tries to tie him up.
Unsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Unsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Kiki.
Unsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kiki fails to land.
Unsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiki.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth working aggressively here. #T2#
Unsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Kiki.
Kiki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiki misses with the head strike.
Kiki scores with a shot to the side of Unsworth's head.
Unsworth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Unsworth pushes Kiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unsworth misses with some punches.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiki blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unsworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kiki takes a shot to the head.
Unsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Unsworth can't find room to land a body shot as Kiki controls the action.
Kiki misses with some punches.
Unsworth tries to throw a body punch but Kiki avoids it by throwing Unsworth back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Unsworth fails to land.
Unsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiki backwards.
Kiki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Kiki misses with the head strike.
Kiki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unsworth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kiki has a couple of punches blocked by Unsworth.
A head punch on the inside from Kiki fails to land.
Unsworth misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Unsworth fails to land.
Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Unsworth.
The referee calls for Unsworth to work.
Kiki blocks an uppercut.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth lands a nice uppercut.
David Unsworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unsworth.
Unsworth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kiki is keeping busy.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiki blocks an uppercut.
Unsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiki controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Unsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kiki fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiki.
Kiki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repa Kiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
David Unsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Unsworth circles away.
Kiki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Repa Kiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Unsworth moves into range and clinches up with Kiki.
Unsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Kiki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiki backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kiki fails to land.
Kiki blocks an uppercut.
Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unsworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kikis head.
Kiki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unsworth backwards.
Unsworth leaning against his opponent.
Kiki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unsworth backwards.
Unsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Unsworth.
Unsworth blocks an uppercut.
Unsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Unsworth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Unsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiki. #T2#
Kiki working aggressively here.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiki controls his hands.
Unsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unsworth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kiki up against the cage.
Kiki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiki working aggressively here.
Unsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Unsworth tries a body shot but Kiki blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Unsworth misses with some punches. #T3#
Kiki misses with a punch on the inside.
Unsworth digs a right hand underneath Kiki's ribcage. Kiki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Unsworth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unsworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unsworth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiki.
Unsworth leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unsworth.
Unsworth blocks an uppercut.
Unsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kiki backwards.
Unsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Kiki.
Unsworth controlling the action here for a moment.
Unsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiki. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Unsworth fails to land.
Unsworth wants to stall.
Unsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiki throws a punch but it's blocked by Unsworth.
Unsworth stalling.
A shot in the inside from Unsworth.
A shot in the inside from Unsworth.
Kiki blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Unsworth.
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!
Unsworth misses with a body punch.
Unsworth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Unsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Unsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Unsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Unsworth 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Unsworth!

Event: RapidFC 48
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Unsworth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Unsworth duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Waters has been cut.
Unsworth tries to bum rush Waters with a series of wild strikes but Waters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waters thinks about countering with a head kick.
Unsworth is looking to clinch but Waters is avoiding it. #KD#
Waters lands a big head kick that sends Unsworth tumbling to the mat! Waters takes a step backwards and waves Unsworth back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Unsworth is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Unsworth has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Waters moves away from the strike by Unsworth.
Unsworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Waters finish him?
Unsworth blocks a head kick by Waters.
Unsworth tries to counter with a clinch but Waters shakes him off and moves away.
Unsworth seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Unsworth has managed to clinch.
A short right from Unsworth on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unsworth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unsworth lands an uppercut.
Unsworth is trying to maintain a safe position but Waters gets an underhook and turns Unsworth into the cage.
Unsworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Unsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Unsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Unsworth fails to land. #T1#
Unsworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Unsworth blocking some punches.
Unsworth lands a right hand.
Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth lands a hook that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unsworth.
Waters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unsworth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unsworth backwards.
Unsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unsworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Unsworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Waters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unsworth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Unsworth.
Waters misses with some punches.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unsworth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Waters pushes Unsworth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth lands a shoulder strike.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Unsworth.
Waters misses with the head strike.
Waters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unsworth.
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Waters uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Waters jumps guard.
Waters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Unsworth controls the pace.
Unsworth trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Unsworth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Waters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Unsworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Unsworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Unsworth 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.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Unsworth from controlling successfully.
Waters is trying to control the position but Unsworth postures up. #SUB#
Unsworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Waters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Unsworth wants to pass the guard but Waters is keeping the position.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Unsworth from controlling successfully.
Unsworth looking to pass the guard.
Unsworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Unsworth gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Unsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waters counters with a big head kick but Unsworth shrugs it off.
Waters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unsworth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Waters.
Unsworth scores with a jab. Waters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Waters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Unsworth cracks Waters with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Unsworth will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Unsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Unsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waters.
Unsworth moves to clinch but Waters breaks away
and Waters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyrone Waters is winning the standup battle so far.
Unsworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Waters counter with a right hand.
Waters misses with a wild combination.
Waters has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Waters throws a lazy head kick
and Unsworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waters tries to bum rush Unsworth with a series of wild strikes but Unsworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unsworth moves to clinch but Waters breaks away
and Waters counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up David Unsworth's cut even more.
Unsworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Waters throws a head kick but Unsworth moves out of range. #T1#
Unsworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Unsworth lands a head shot.#KD2#
Unsworth drops Waters with a beautiful combination! Waters stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Unsworth is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Waters is rocked!
Waters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Unsworth counters with a crisp right that sends Waters to the canvas! Unsworth follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Unsworth!

Event: S.A.F.O PROMOTION
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Ngonou slips a jab and a cross from Unsworth.
Ngonou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Unsworth defends well and Ngonou ends up having to push Unsworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Unsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Ngonou's head.
Ngonou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Unsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ngonou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ngonou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Unsworth misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Unsworth clinches up with Ngonou and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unsworth leaning against his opponent.
Unsworth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Unsworth lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngonou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Unsworth taking a breather.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ngonou.
Ngonou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Unsworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Ngonou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unsworth is pushing Ngonou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Ngonou.
Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngonou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unsworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngonous head.
Unsworth lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Ngonou drags the fight down to the ground.
Unsworth tries to stand but Ngonou is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Ngonou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ngonou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Unsworth on the ground.#T2#
Unsworth wants to get up but he can't break Ngonou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ngonou can't keep his opponent in guard - Unsworth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Unsworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Ngonou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Unsworth sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Ngonou is trying to maintain the position but Unsworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Unsworth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Unsworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Unsworth is working for a kimura but Ngonou is defending it quite comfortably.
Unsworth is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Unsworth catches Ngonou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unsworth lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Unsworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Unsworth fails to land.
Ngonou blocks an uppercut.
Ngonou jumps guard but Unsworth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unsworth prevents a body shot from Ngonou.
Unsworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Unsworth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ngonou tries to pull guard but Unsworth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Unsworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ngonou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ngonou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Unsworth clinches.
Unsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Unsworth stops a takedown attempt from Ngonou.
Unsworth lands a left hand.
Ngonou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ngonou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Ngonou. 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.
Unsworth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ngonou backwards.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Unsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unsworth just leaning against Ngonou, taking a breather.
Unsworth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ngonou.
Unsworth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Ngonou is rocked!
Ngonou blocking some punches.
Unsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unsworth working aggressively here.
Unsworth lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Ngonou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unsworth.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngonou blocks an uppercut.
Unsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Unsworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unsworth has a couple of punches blocked by Ngonou.
Unsworth throws a head punch that misses.
Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unsworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Unsworth misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ngonou.
A head punch on the inside from Unsworth fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unsworth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unsworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unsworth misses with the head strike.
Ngonou jumps guard but Unsworth stands there with Ngonou around his waist. Ngonou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ngonou seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Unsworth.
Unsworth lands with a left to the head.
Unsworth unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ngonou! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Unsworth is unloading with more strikes now! Ngonou drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Unsworth!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2018

#R1#
Unsworth thuds his right hand into Kelly 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Unsworth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kelly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kelly passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Unsworth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kelly presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Unsworth wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unsworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Kelly controlling from mount.
Kelly lands a big elbow.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Unsworth to control.
Unsworth is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unsworth is just holding on here. Kelly manages to take his back.
Unsworth trying to control the action but Kelly just sinks the hooks in.
Kelly has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kelly biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Unsworth trying to control the hands but Kelly won't let him.
Unsworth tries to roll but Kelly sticks to his back.
Unsworth trying to control the hands but Kelly breaks the grip.
Kelly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Unsworth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Unsworth just trying to survive but Kelly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kelly looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Unsworth just trying to survive but Kelly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kelly has the hooks in. Unsworth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kelly has got one arm under Unsworth's chin. This could be trouble... Unsworth trying to control the other hand but Kelly gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Unsworth has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Kelly !

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