Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Kamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a nice right hand.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Kamara misses
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
Kamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Kamara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Kamara throws a big counter combination but Christiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kamara 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.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Kamara throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Kamara lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Christiano.#T1#
A low kick lands for Kamara.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christiano counters with a nice body shot.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Christiano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kamara blocks it well.
Kamara works Christiano's body with a nice hook.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Kamara blocks the low kick.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamara, as that shot connected.
Christiano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Kamara looks to throw a body kick
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christiano throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Kamara counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamara scores with a nice strike.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamara should have avoided that one.
Kamara lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Kamara scores with a decent looking hook.
Kamara swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara throws a lazy body kick
and Christiano counters with a body kick.
Kamara 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.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kamara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christiano counters with a good, hard body kick but Kamara shrugs it off.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamara throws out the jab.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Kamara's torso.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Kamara moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Tagnarach Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiano on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Kamara.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christiano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kamara blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Christiano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kamara has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamara throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKamara.
Nice shot by Kamara.
Kamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christiano can do to turn this around?
A leg kick checked by Kamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
Kamara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Christiano misses the jab.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Kamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Kamara throws a big shot that misses.
Kamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Christiano misses.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Tagnarach Kamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Kamara moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano misses with a straight left. #T2#
Christiano throws a leg kick but Kamara moved away.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Kamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamara.
Kamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Kamara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamara's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kamara misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Kamara throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range. #T3#
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara blocks a jab.
Kamara misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Kamara connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Christiano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamara to score with a decent uppercut.
Christiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kamara misses with a hook.
A left lands for Kamara.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Kamara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamara misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Kamara was not able to check.
Kamara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamara jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christiano just manages to avoid it.
Kamara avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Kamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tagnarach Kamara dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kamara with a jab.
Christiano throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara misses with a looping left.
Kamara throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kamara misses with a hook.
Christiano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamara.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Kamara. #T1#
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Kamara misses
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kamara.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamara.
Kamara backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamara scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Kamara
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kamara throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily. #T2#
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano defending well as Kamara loads up on a big left hand.
Kamara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Kamara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Kamara thuds his right hand into Christiano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kamara slips under a jab from Christiano.
Kamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Kamara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamara tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Kamara throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Kamara is predictable there
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Kamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Kamara connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Kamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara misses with an uppercut
and Kamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamara scores with a body shot.
Kamara cracks Christiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan Christiano just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamara throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamara missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamara keeps Christiano at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Christiano misses.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamara fakes the leg kick and cracks Christiano in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Christiano with a nice cross.
Kamara misses with an uppercut.
Christiano jabs Kamara right on the nose. Kamara blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamara.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamara connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Kamara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christiano's hands.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Kamara.
Kamara slips a straight right by Christiano.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Kamara.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamara counters with a three punch combo that has Christiano backing up. Christiano nods at Kamara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamara throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kamara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Kamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Kamara misses.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamara.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano slips a straight right by Kamara.#T3#
Kamara slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Kamara.
Kamara throws a good cross that connects.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
Christiano flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamara steps away.
Kamara is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Kamara throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Kamara is wise to it.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Kamara's torso.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Kamara moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Kamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Christiano if he has to take too many more of those.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamara ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Kamara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano moves out of range as Kamara strikes.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Kamara saw that one coming.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamara with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kamara stuns Christiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kamara
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot
and Christiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kamara misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
That kick from Kamara tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano scores with a nice body kick.
Kamara looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Kamara backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamara's hands.#T1#
Kamara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Kamara avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamara misses the target.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Kamara counters with a low kick, right behind Christiano 's knee.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamara scores with a leg kick.
Christiano slips a jab from Kamara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christiano! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamara. #T2#
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Kamara feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Kamara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamara throws a shot to the body.
Kamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christiano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Kamara checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kamara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiano throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.#T3#
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamara thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Kamara's knee but Kamara avoids it well.
Kamara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamara misses with a kick to the body
and Christiano counters with a left to the body.
Kamara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kamara duly obliges.
Kamara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Kamara moved out of range nicely.
Kamara throws a body kick that misses
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Kamara's leg but Kamara calmly moves out of range.
As Christiano backs away, Kamara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Kamara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kamara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Kamara saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Kamara slips the punch.
Kamara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.

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 Tagnarach Kamara.
Well Kamara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Tagnarach Kamara stared into the camera and said 'Never lost to a Jew in me life.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Mammadov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mammadov.
Christiano misses with a hook. Mammadov ducked under it nicely.
Mammadov misses with a few strikes there.
Mammadov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Mammadov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
Christiano throws a low kick but Mammadov moves out of range easily.
Mammadov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mammadov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mammadov misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Mammadov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMammadov.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mammadov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
A cross from Christiano lands.#T1#
Christiano avoids the body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov wants to clinch
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Mammadov was not able to check.
Christiano sizes up Mammadov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano is looking to slow Mammadov down with leg kicks.
Mammadov tries to clinch up but Christiano circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano punishes Mammadov's body with a nice straight punch.
Christiano connects with a crisp jab.
Christiano cracks Mammadov with an open hand slap.
Mammadov throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mammadov takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Mammadov off balance momentarily.
Mammadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mammadov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mammadov in his tracks.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mammadov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Mammadov's leg but Mammadov calmly moves out of range.
Christiano lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano misses with a hook.
It looked like Mammadov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mammadov tries to clinch up but Christiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Mammadov.
Donk. Christiano catches Mammadov right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Mammadov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christiano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mammadov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Mammadov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Mammadov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mammadov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mammadov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mammadov scores with a body shot.
Christiano works Mammadov's body with a nice hook.
Mammadov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christiano lunges at Mammadov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammadov's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Christiano misses. #T4#
Mammadov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Christiano 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.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Mammadov's knee but Mammadov avoids it well.
Mammadov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Mammadov does no damage.
Christiano scores with a punch to the head.
Christiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mammadov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Mammadov lands a head shot.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mammadov's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mammadov thinks about countering with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Mammadov misses.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mammadov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mammadov.
It looked like Mammadov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
Christiano clobbers Mammadov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the liver by Christiano. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mammadov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mammadov.
A leg kick checked by Mammadov.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Mammadov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mammadov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammadov fails to land the takedown.
Mammadov misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Christiano scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Mammadov ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mammadov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mammadov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Christiano lunges at Mammadov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mammadov's hand.
Mammadov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mammadov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mammadov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Mammadov has Christiano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Christiano manages to break the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mammadov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mammadov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mammadov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Mammadov moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Christiano throws out a powerful jab.
Mammadov throws a big shot that misses.
Mammadov moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
As Christiano looks to move away, Mammadov throws a big counter combo but Christiano just gets out of the way.
Mammadov missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mammadov with a body shot.
Christiano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christiano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mammadov at a distance.
Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.#T3#
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Mammadov.
Good shot there by Christiano.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Christiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Mammadov misses.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Christiano - just one landing.
Christiano lands with a nice body kick.
Christiano 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.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammadov.
Mammadov tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Mammadov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws the left hand but Mammadov avoids the punch easily.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Mammadov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Mammadov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mammadov scrambles back to his feet.
Christiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Mammadov's leg. Mammadov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mammadov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christiano defends well and Mammadov ends up having to push Christiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Christiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov. #BC#
Mammadov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mammadov moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mammadov. That one must have hurt.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Mammadov.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
Mammadov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Christiano lands a nice shot that snaps Mammadov's head back.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mammadov doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Mammadov.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammadov is just out of range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mammadov's sensitive parts.
A big right from Christiano misses. #CL#
Mammadov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mammadov darts in and clinches Christiano up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Mammadov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano is looking to improve his position.
Christiano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Mammadov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mammadov postures up in Christiano's guard and throws a big left but Christiano blocks it.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Christiano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mammadov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mammadov.
A right handed body shot lands from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Christiano manages to break the clinch.
Christiano throws a low kick but Mammadov moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mammadov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christiano as he jumps to the side.
Mammadov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Mammadov tries to clinch but Christiano is having none of it.
Mammadov tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammadov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mammadov throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mammadov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammadov tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Mammadov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano thumps Mammadov with a low kick.
Yusuf Mammadov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mammadov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christiano motions for Mammadov to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mammadov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Mammadov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christiano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mammadov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mammadov stalling away here and it's allowed Christiano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Christiano can't keep his opponent in guard - Mammadov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Christiano is defending against the submission attempts here by Mammadov. #SUB#
Mammadov is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Mammadov wants to control but Christiano is keeping him busy.
Christiano trying to control but Mammadov postures up. #SUB#
Mammadov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mammadov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Christiano.
I've got Christiano 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1#
Calamari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
Christiano dodges the punch combination from Calamari.
Calamari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari cracks Christiano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Calamari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calamari takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Calamari feints the counter takedown.
Calamari looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Christiano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calamari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Calamari scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Calamari saw that one coming.
Calamari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calamari manages to avoid it.#T1#
Calamari blocks a leg kick.
Christiano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calamari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Calamari moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Calamari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Christiano on his heels. He'll look to pass Christiano's guard now, I'm sure.
Christiano pulls Calamari in close to prevent any damage.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Christiano keeps moving.
Christiano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Calamari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calamari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calamari trying to control but Christiano is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Calamari content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christiano keeping moving, preventing Calamari from controlling successfully.
Christiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calamari is one step ahead there.
Calamari working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Christiano trying to control the position here.
Calamari connects with a couple of short punches.
Calamari trying to control but Christiano is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calamari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Calamari shoots in and bounces Christiano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calamari looking to sit in guard and control but Christiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Christiano being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Christiano content to stall in guard here.
Christiano'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.
Christiano continues to stall.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Calamari saw that one coming.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano with a nice calf kick.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calamari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calamari shoots in but Christiano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Calamari. That snapped Christiano's head back.
A swing and a miss from Calamari.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Calamari throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Calamari moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari slips under a jab from Christiano.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calamari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calamari moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calamari.
Calamari closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano scores with a punch to the head.
Calamari avoids the body shot from Christiano.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Calamari tries to counter it with a takedown but Christiano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Calamari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano lands with an overhand left.
Calamari ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a hook. Calamari ducked under it nicely.
Christiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Calamari off the cage and back into range.
Calamari feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Calamari looking to score a takedown here. Christiano is defending well but Calamari drives through and ends up in Christiano's guard.

Christiano pushes Calamari off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari shoots in looking for a takedown but Christiano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calamari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Calamari avoided it.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Calamari checks a low kick from Christiano.
Calamari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calamari moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick. #T2#
Calamari connects with the punch.
Calamari lands a really nice looking cross but Christiano seems unphased. #TD2#
Calamari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christiano is positioning himself well to prevent Calamari advancing to mount.
Calamari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christiano defending well though.
Calamari missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christiano is controlling Calamari's trapped leg to prevent Calamari from advancing to side control.
Calamari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calamari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christiano moves into full guard. #T3#
Christiano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calamari throws a big right hand that misses.
Calamari trying to control but Christiano is working from the bottom.
Calamari with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Christiano lands with an overhand left.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Calamari saw that one coming.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Calamari 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.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Calamari moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Calamari checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Calamari misses.
Calamari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Christiano throws the left hand but Calamari avoids the punch easily.
Calamari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Calamari checks it well.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Calamari looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calamari.
Christiano connects with a single shot there.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Calamari gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari throws an elbow but Christiano slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Calamari slips a straight right by Christiano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calamari! But no joy.
Calamari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano throws a right hand that misses
and Calamari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calamari's corner calls for a 1-2. Calamari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christiano scores with a jab. Calamari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christiano throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Calamari - just one landing.
Calamari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Valdo Calamari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calamari 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.
Calamari throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Calamari down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calamari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Calamari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano with a nice calf kick.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Christiano thows a leg kick but Calamari checks it
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calamari throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano lands a nice looking body shot.
Christiano misses the jab.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Calamari finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Calamari stuns Christiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Calamari.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Calamari's torso.
Calamari checks a low kick from Christiano.
Calamari shoots in looking for a takedown but Christiano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calamari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Calamari shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Calamari backs away, Christiano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Calamari is out of range.
Calamari checks a low kick from Christiano.
Calamari moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Calamari misses with a body shot. #T2#
Christiano scores with a spinning back kick!
Calamari throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calamari moves away.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Calamari is just out of range.
Christiano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calamari lands with a good body shot.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Calamari thuds a left hand into Christiano's body.
Calamari slips under a jab.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Calamari looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Calamari.
Christiano defending well as Calamari loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Calamari checks a leg kick.
Calamari slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Calamari saw that one coming.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Calamari blocks the body kick.
Christiano takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
Calamari throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Calamari blocks a jab.
Calamari misses with a looping left.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Calamari checks it well.
Christiano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calamari is able to avoid easily.
Calamari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A bone on bone clash there as Calamari blocks the leg kick.
Calamari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Calamari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calamari checks a leg kick nicely.
And Calamari tries to counter it with a takedown but Christiano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Calamari misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Calamari. That snapped Christiano's head back.
Christiano throws a low kick but Calamari moves out of range easily.
Calamari lands with a hook. Christiano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calamari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano tries to work over Calamari's front leg with a kick but Calamari checks it.
Calamari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano looks for the body kick but Calamari saw that one coming.
Calamari misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Calamari tries for a takedown but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdo Calamari.
Christiano leaves Calamari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano 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 261
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Barrengarry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrengarry.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano sizes up Barrengarry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Christiano. Those never looked like landing.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Barrengarry 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.
Christiano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barrengarry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Barrengarry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Barrengarry throws a shot to the body.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano drops his hands momentarily and Barrengarry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Barrengarry 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrengarry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barrengarry misses the jab.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrengarry throws a low kick, looking for Christiano's leg but Christiano calmly moves out of range.
Christiano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barrengarry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barrengarry moves in looking to clinch but Christiano pushes him off.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrengarry throws a shot to the body.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Christiano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick by Barrengarry misses
and Christiano counters with a right hand to the body.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Christiano misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano moves forwards but Barrengarry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barrengarry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christiano on the side of the head.
Barrengarry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Barrengarry thumps Christiano with a low kick.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barrengarry lands with a good body shot.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Christiano down with leg kicks.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry connects with a body shot.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Barrengarry. Beautiful body shot.
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano blocks a low kick nicely.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Barrengarry avoided it.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry looks to throw a body kick
enabling Christiano to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano avoids the body shot from Barrengarry.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Barrengarry moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses the shot to the body.
Barrengarry connects with a crisp jab.
Barrengarry loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrengarry scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barrengarry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrengarry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Barrengarry's head back.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrengarry.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Barrengarry slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrengarry throws out the jab.
Barrengarry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano slips a jab and a cross from Barrengarry. #T1#
Barrengarry scores with the left hand. Christiano knows he should have avoided that one.
Barrengarry misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry lands the left hand.
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Christiano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christiano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrengarry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano. #T2#
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christiano in his tracks.
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Christiano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrengarry.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrengarry with a nice calf kick.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrengarry. That did some damage!
Barrengarry tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrengarry avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Barrengarry misses.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Barrengarry is predictable there
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Barrengarry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
Barrengarry thuds his shin into the meat of Christiano's side.
Barrengarry cracks Christiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Barrengarry lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.
Barrengarry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barrengarry looks to land a body kick but Christiano moved away.
Christiano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrengarry throws a solid leg kick but Christiano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrengarry.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barrengarry connects with a high kick.
Barrengarry is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Barrengarry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrengarry moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrengarry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrengarry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano defending well as Barrengarry loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Barrengarry slams his shin into Christiano's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Barrengarry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.#T1#
Barrengarry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands with a shot to the body.
Christiano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrengarry scores with a body shot.
Barrengarry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Barrengarry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barrengarry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barrengarry lands a glancing blow to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Barrengarry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Christiano does no damage.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Christiano takes a step back to recover.
Barrengarry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrengarry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrengarry. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano throws a front kick that sends Barrengarry stumbling back into the cage.
Christiano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Barrengarry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Christiano throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
A nice side step and Barrengarry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barrengarry lands a head kick. Christiano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Christiano throws a sloppy body shot
and Barrengarry counters with a good, hard body kick but Christiano shrugs it off.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Barrengarry scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry thuds a left hand into Christiano's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrengarry with a hook.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Barrengarry there.
Barrengarry looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick that knocks Christiano off balance momentarily.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrengarry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Barrengarry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barrengarry 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Christiano scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka throws a wild body kick that Christiano sees coming a mile off.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
And Matsuzaka counters with a quick kick to the body but Christiano blocks it.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka cracks Christiano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuzaka at a distance.
Matsuzaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Matsuzaka throws a low kick but Christiano avoids it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka takes one to the chin there.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christiano ducks right into an uppercut from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up but Christiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Christiano motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsuzaka. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Christiano slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Christiano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
Christiano moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
A good leg kick by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Christiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuzaka throws a head kick that misses.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christiano takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Matsuzaka is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Matsuzaka walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
Christiano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Matsuzaka on the inside.
A short right from Christiano.
Matsuzaka pushes Christiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Matsuzaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Christiano wants to break free but Matsuzaka has control.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an elbow strike.
Matsuzaka presses Christiano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matsuzaka lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matsuzaka. #CUT#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matsuzaka.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuzaka lands a shoulder strike.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Matsuzaka works on Christiano's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Matsuzaka. #BC2#
Christiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsuzaka has time to react.
Christiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsuzaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
That's time! Matsuzaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christiano, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Christiano. #BC2#
Christiano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Matsuzaka rushes Christiano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuzaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch.
Christiano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Christiano misses with a body punch. #T1#
Matsuzaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matsuzaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano connects with a body shot that sends Matsuzaka's belly button to the back.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
As Christiano tries to get set, Matsuzaka tries to push him back and clinch up but Christiano manages to avoid the attempt.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Christiano tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Christiano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Christiano scores with a punch to the head.
Christiano misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Matsuzaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka sizes up Christiano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a shot to the body.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Christiano backs away, Matsuzaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Christiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christiano manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Matsuzaka lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuzaka tries to land a front kick but Christiano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there #CL#
and Matsuzaka moves into the clinch.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Christiano.
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Christiano.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christiano lands a jab-cross combination.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Christiano misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuzaka tried to counter with a leg kick but Christiano avoided it.
Matsuzaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance. #T1#
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuzaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano tries to work over Matsuzaka's front leg with a kick but Matsuzaka checks it.
Matsuzaka jabs Christiano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Christiano misses with a series of wild punches.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks.
Matsuzaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuzaka's head.
Christiano misses with a body kick.#T2#
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka staying out of range there.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuzaka.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Christiano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuzaka avoids a kick to the body.
Matsuzaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuzaka is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Matsuzaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Matsuzaka moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsuzaka cracks Christiano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Matsuzaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuzaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuzaka works Christiano's body with a nice hook.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano swinging wildly here. #T4#
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Matsuzaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka cracks Christiano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Matsuzaka clinches with his opponent.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Christiano wants to get back to striking at distance but Matsuzaka won't allow it.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka lands an elbow just above Christiano 's eye.
Matsuzaka blocks an uppercut.

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 Keisuke Matsuzaka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsuzaka, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 251
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Christiano scores with a nice body kick.
Petrov 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 kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
Petrov takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Petrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christiano 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#
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Christiano.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Christiano's ribcage. Christiano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow. #BC2#
Christiano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christiano's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Petrov lands a head kick!
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Christiano with an uppercut!#T2#
Christiano lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Petrov moves into range and clinches up with Christiano.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrov cracks Christiano with a nice body shot.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrov tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christiano takes a shot to the head.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano. #T3#
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Petrov tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Christiano gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christiano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Christiano. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Christiano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petrov 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.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Christiano with an uppercut!
Petrov blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Christiano looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov tries to land a body kick
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Christiano lands a jab.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body.
Petrov throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christiano can do to turn this around?
Christiano misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christiano thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasil Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christiano throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
A big right from Petrov misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Christiano misses.
Christiano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
Petrov moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Petrov is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Christiano 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.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Christiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiano.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov tries to clinch up.#T2#
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christiano throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christiano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christiano tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Petrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Christiano responds with a good body kick, but Petrov manages to step out the way in time.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christiano under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Petrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Petrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Petrov throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christiano in his tracks. #CL#
Petrov rushes Christiano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Christiano works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Petrov presses Christiano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Christiano breaks from the clinch.
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 Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Both fighters circling a little - Christiano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Christiano counters with a body kick.
Christiano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Christiano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Christiano scores with a nice head shot.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Petrov. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Christiano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov tries to land a body kick
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christiano manages to circle out of the way.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano slips under a jab from Petrov.
Christiano misses the jab.#T2#
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Christiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christiano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christiano is able to avoid easily.
Christiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Christiano with an uppercut!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A big left from Petrov misses.
Petrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Petrov checks a leg kick. #CL#
Petrov gets a clinch.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christiano.
Christiano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christiano.
Christiano tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head. #T4#
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Christiano avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
Petrov has Christiano pressed against the cage, preventing Christiano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Christiano.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano lands with a right to the head.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Vasil Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Con throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Con manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano 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.
Con jabs at Christiano's body.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Con slips under a jab.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Con tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christiano thows a leg kick but Con checks it
and Con counters with a one-two to the body.
Christiano throws a push kick but Con slaps the foot to one side.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christiano!
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down 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!
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
A jab from Con misses.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Christiano with a jab.#T1#
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Con is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Christiano lands with a good body shot.
Christiano tries a low kick but Con avoids it.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Con scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Con. That did some damage!
Con looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Con checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Con will feel that in the morning.
Christiano swinging wildly here.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Christiano misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Con tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Con.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano slips a straight right by Con.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Con.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Donk. Christiano catches Con right on the button with a cross.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Con counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con lands a nice shot that snaps Christiano's head back.
Christiano cracks Con with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con scores with a sloppy right hand. Christiano should have avoided that one. #T3#
Con blocks a jab.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Con was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Christiano.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Christiano responds with a good body kick, but Con manages to step out the way in time.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Con moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Christiano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano tries to land a body kick
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Con blocks a jab.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Christiano lands with a nice body kick.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Con lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
Christiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christiano tries a low kick but Con avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Con uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Con takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
A cross from Con lands.
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 A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
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#
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Christiano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Con checks it.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Con counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christiano thinking.
Christiano tries to bum rush Con with a series of wild strikes but Con uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Con blocks the body kick.
Con moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Con moves away.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Con moves out of range easily.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Con takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Con misses its target.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Con saw that one coming.
Con lands a jab to Christiano's midsection.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Con.
Christiano misses the jab.#T2#
Con tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Con.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Con defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano looks for the body kick but Con saw that one coming.
Christiano slips a straight right by Con.
Christiano misses with a two punch combination.
Con throws a big counter combination but Christiano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Con lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christiano backs up against the cage.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Christiano's defenses. #T3#
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con feints a jab promting Christiano to slip. Con then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christiano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Con.
Con throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Con.
Christiano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
and Con counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Con's body.
Con is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
Con avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Con.
A clash of legs there as Con blocks the low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Con.
Christiano lands with a straight right. Con didn't see that one coming.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Con down.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano 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 Con has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Con and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Con moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
Christiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano misses with a hook
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Con is looking to counter punch.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Con takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christiano throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano takes a swing at Con's ribcage but misses.
Christiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Con on the side of the head.
Christiano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Con will feel that in the morning.
Con avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Con takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano tries to work over Con's front leg with a kick but Con checks it.
Christiano swings for the body but Con moves out of range.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Christiano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Con counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Con connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Con misses with an uppercut.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
A leg kick checked by Con.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Con is out of range.
Christiano jabs Con to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Con 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christiano tries a low kick but Con avoids it.
Con throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano thows a body kick. Con tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Con was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Con throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Nice defenses there by Con.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con with a jab.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Con sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Con throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Con checks a low kick from Christiano.
Con lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Christiano misses with a hook. Con ducked under it nicely.
Con is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christiano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Con takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Con avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Con lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Con coming out on top.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Con lands a jab to Christiano's midsection.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Con moved out of range nicely.
Con lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Christiano.
Christiano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Con with a jab.
Con ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Con throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
A big left from Christiano misses.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christiano moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christiano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Con slips a jab from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Con.
Christiano looks to throw a body kick
and Con counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano misses with a body shot.

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 A. Mere Con.
I think Con 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Christiano lands a front kick.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano 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.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Rahman moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano works Rahman's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Rahman's head back.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Rahman. #T1#
Rahman throws a good cross that connects.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
A combination from Rahman does no damage.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Rahman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Christiano lands the left hand.
Christiano connects with a crisp jab.
Rahman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Christiano.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Donk. Rahman catches Christiano right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Rahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christiano.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Christiano pushes him away.
Christiano lands a jab to Rahman's midsection.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Rahman lands a head shot.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rahman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christiano.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christiano connects with a crisp jab.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Rahman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Rahman throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Rahman checks the leg kick.
Christiano sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Christiano avoids it this time.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Jab by Christiano.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Christiano tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Christiano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rahman needs to keep his hands up - Christiano had a free shot at his head there.
Rahman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christiano rather than just go for the knockout.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Rahman moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Rahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rahman misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahman blocks the leg kick.
Rahman throws a nice looking combination but Christiano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman cracks Christiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Rahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.#T1#
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Rahman moves his leg out of the way.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch position.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Rahman checks it.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rahman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano lands the left hand.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Christiano shakes him off and moves away.
A jab lands there for Christiano.#T2#
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahman.
Christiano thuds his shin into the meat of Rahman's side.
Christiano looks to land a combination but Rahman avoids it well.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rahman scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christiano feints and then cracks Rahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahman down.
Rahman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano dodges the punch combination from Rahman.
Rahman lands a slapping body shot.
Rahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rahman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christiano has got the better of the exchanges.
Christiano scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahman. That did some damage!
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Rahman's head back.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Rahman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab from Christiano.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Rahman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano throwing a counter right hand but Rahman manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Rahman ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Rahman's leg. Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Rahman blocks the leg kick.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Christiano shakes him off and moves away.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Rahman moved out of range.
Christiano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch position.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds 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#
Christiano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christiano scores with a jab. Rahman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahman checks a low kick from Christiano.
Christiano sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Christiano avoids it this time.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Christiano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christiano throws a front kick that sends Rahman stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Christiano throws a series of punches but Rahman moves out of range.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Christiano takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Rahman moves out of range easily.
Rahman drops his hands momentarily and Christiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahman is out of range.
A big left from Rahman misses.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Christiano. Rahman shrugs it off though.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Rahman's leg but Rahman calmly moves out of range.
Christiano moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Rahman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Christiano.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rahman in his tracks.
Christiano misses with a low kick as Rahman jumps back.#T3#
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahman blocks the body kick.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Rahman swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range. #T4#
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christiano is looking to slow Rahman down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Christiano lands with a cross.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rahman.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick from Christiano lands but Rahman takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Christiano.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Christiano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano 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 235
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Christiano tries to work over Line's front leg with a kick but Line checks it.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLine.
Line scores with a head kick. Christiano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Line checks it.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses
and Line counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christiano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christiano with a nice cross.
Line scores with a kick to the midsection.
Christiano swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano misses with the body kick
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Line throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Line only half commits.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Line takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Line lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Line down.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Line on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Line is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christiano rather than just go for the knockout.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Line chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Line is able to avoid easily.
Line walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christiano throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a nice kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Line missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Line on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano throws a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
Line lands a really nice looking cross but Christiano seems unphased.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Line manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Christiano - just one landing.
Line connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Line's legs.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Line down. #T3#
Christiano cracks Line with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Line. That did some damage!
Line slips under a jab.
Christiano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Line.
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Line avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Line looks to throw a body kick
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Line 's knee.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Line.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Line throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Line.
Christiano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Line's leg but Line calmly moves out of range.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano dodges the punch combination from Line.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Christiano tries to land a body kick
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Line throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Christiano throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Line misses.
Nice uppercut there from Christiano.
Line's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Christiano.
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Line's knee but Line avoids it well.
Line throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Line throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab lands there for Christiano.
Line takes one to the chin there.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Line momentarily.
Line lands with a kick to the temple. Christiano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Line is out of range.
Christiano backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Line down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Line.
Christiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christiano throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line misses with a body shot
and Christiano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christiano is looking to slow Line down with leg kicks.
Line swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano throws out a powerful jab.
Line looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
Christiano clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano lands with a shot to the body.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Christiano throws a head kick but Line moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano 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 Line has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Line and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Line has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Line.
Line plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Line blocks a leg kick.
Christiano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good work by Line as he checks the leg kick.
Line wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Line avoids a kick to the body.
Christiano slips under a jab from Line.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Line is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano fakes the leg kick and cracks Line in the body.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Line.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano throws a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line misses the jab.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Line.
Christiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Christiano slips a jab from Line.
Line misses with a hook.
Line tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christiano is able to avoid easily.
Line takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Line avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Line misses with a series of wild punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Line checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Line throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Line.
Line throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Christiano.
The fighters circle momentarily. Line darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Line has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christiano misses with a hook. Line ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Line.
Christiano works Line's body with a nice hook.
Line throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Line throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Line down.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses.
Line swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Line throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Christiano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Line just manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Line.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Christiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Line down.
Christiano scores with a head kick. #T2#
Line scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Line. Beautiful body shot.
Line slips a jab from Christiano.
Line lands with a slapping head kick.
Line's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Line scrambles back to his feet.
Christiano motions for Line to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Line lands with a kick to the ribs.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Line throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
As Line backs away, Christiano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Line finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Christiano slips a straight right by Line.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Line misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Christiano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christiano needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Line misses with a looping left.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Line raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Christiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
Line throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Line fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christiano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line misses the jab.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Line moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
Line keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Line moves his leg out of the way.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christiano throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Line.
Line takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christiano throws a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christiano momentarily.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Line moves his leg out of the way.
Line now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mareth Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mareth Line.
Well Christiano 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 228
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barrengarry 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 Christiano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christiano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christiano lands with a kick to the temple. Barrengarry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Barrengarry throws a lazy head kick
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrengarry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrengarry misses with a head kick.
Barrengarry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrengarry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano takes one to the chin there.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a body shot that sends Barrengarry's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Christiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barrengarry throws a solid leg kick but Christiano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a double jab.
Barrengarry misses with a head kick.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano 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.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Christiano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christiano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrengarry throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barrengarry just manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Barrengarry's leg but Barrengarry calmly moves out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A left lands for Christiano.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Christiano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.#T3#
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano blocks a low kick nicely.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrengarry.
Christiano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrengarry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Christiano shrugs it off though.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christiano.
Barrengarry loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Barrengarry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christiano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barrengarry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrengarry lands a jab to the head.
Barrengarry misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrengarry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christiano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Barrengarry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano avoids a kick to the body.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barrengarry stuns Christiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Barrengarry off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Christiano to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Barrengarry misses its intended target.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barrengarry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christiano - the referee stops the clock and Barrengarry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christiano. Barrengarry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barrengarry 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logan Barrengarry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Barrengarry throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Barrengarry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrengarry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barrengarry scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Barrengarry finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Barrengarry misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Christiano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Christiano slips a jab from Barrengarry.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barrengarry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Barrengarry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Christiano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barrengarry lands a jab.
Barrengarry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Barrengarry 's knee.
Barrengarry looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Barrengarry lets loose with a powerful body kick. Christiano will feel that in the morning.
Christiano blocks the body kick.
Christiano takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano swinging wildly here.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrengarry throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Barrengarry 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.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry jabs at Christiano's body.
Barrengarry throws a low kick but Christiano avoids it.
Barrengarry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barrengarry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Christiano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barrengarry eats them both and turns towards Christiano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barrengarry throws a chopping leg kick but Christiano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barrengarry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry 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. #T4#
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Christiano throws a big counter combination but Barrengarry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Christiano lands with a cross.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Barrengarry throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrengarry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barrengarry misses with a looping left.
Barrengarry thuds a left hand into Christiano's body.
Barrengarry throws an off balance right hand
and Christiano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Logan Barrengarry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Logan Barrengarry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Christiano fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A cross from Barrengarry lands.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Barrengarry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Barrengarry cracks Christiano with a good jab.
Barrengarry tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Barrengarry looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Christiano misses its target.
Christiano 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.
Barrengarry scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Christiano down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Barrengarry misses
and Christiano counters with a body kick that stops Barrengarry in his tracks momentarily.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Barrengarry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
Barrengarry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barrengarry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Barrengarry has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Barrengarry moved out of range.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Christiano lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrengarry. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Christiano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christiano slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
Christiano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barrengarry scores with a jab.
Barrengarry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body.
Christiano checks a low kick from Barrengarry.#T4#
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barrengarry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barrengarry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano throwing a counter right hand but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking body kick.
Barrengarry looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
Barrengarry catches Christiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barrengarry misses with a head kick.
Barrengarry throws the kick towards the body but Christiano avoids it.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Barrengarry!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 219
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Benny swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Benny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Benny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand
and Benny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano misses with a hook. Benny ducked under it nicely.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Benny moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano connects with a body shot that sends Benny's belly button to the back.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benny lands 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!
Christiano moves away from the strike by Benny.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benny has time to react.
Benny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Benny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christiano with a jab.
Benny misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Benny. That snapped Christiano's head back.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a right hand
and Benny counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Benny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano wants to slow Benny down by chopping away at his legs.
Christiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Benny misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano tries to land a body kick
letting Benny counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benny throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Benny on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benny misses with a straight left.
A big left from Benny misses.
Christiano moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Benny connects with a body shot.
Benny on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christiano momentarily.
Christiano slips a straight right by Benny.
Benny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Benny catches Christiano right on the button with a cross.
Benny misses with a looping left.
Christiano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano tests Benny's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
A jab from Benny misses.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Benny throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Benny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiano.
Benny throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Benny avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Benny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Christiano scores with the left hand. Benny knows he should have avoided that one.
Benny avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benny throws out the jab.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Benny moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Benny blocks the low kick.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benny throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benny throws out the jab.
Christiano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benny throws out the jab.
Benny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Benny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano throws the left hand but Benny avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benny checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Benny loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Benny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Benny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benny manages to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Benny avoids it.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Benny is just out of range.
Benny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christiano's head.
Benny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Benny throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benny just manages to avoid it.
Benny misses with a body shot.
Benny 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
Benny misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benny moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benny momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Christiano. #T1#
The fighters circling - Benny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benny scores with a body shot.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benny is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Benny misses.
Christiano throws a low kick but Benny avoids it.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Benny.
Benny misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benny throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Christiano misses its target.
Benny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Benny.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Benny moved out of range.
Benny on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Benny's leg but Benny calmly moves out of range.
Benny throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benny misses with a looping left.
Benny blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Benny. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Benny throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Benny throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Benny does it's job there.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Benny misses its intended target.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Benny takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Benny moved out of range.
Benny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christiano tries to work over Benny's front leg with a kick but Benny checks it. #T3#
Christiano moves away from the strike by Benny.
Christiano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benny throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Christiano lands with a nice body kick.
Benny drops his hands momentarily and Christiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Benny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Benny's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Benny looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Benny throws a sloppy body shot
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Christiano throws a leg kick but Benny checks it.
Benny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Christiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benny misses with an uppercut.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Benny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benny swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Benny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Benny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christiano's hands.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benny.
Benny throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Christiano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Benny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Benny with a hook.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benny.
Benny checks a low kick from Christiano.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
Benny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Benny does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano throws out a powerful jab.
Benny misses with a looping right.
Benny has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny connects with a looping right hand.
Christiano moves out of range as Benny strikes.
Benny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.#T1#
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benny throws out the jab.
Benny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Benny.
Benny jabs Christiano right on the nose. Christiano blinks but takes it well.
Benny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy body kick from Christiano
and Benny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano cracks a nice hook into Benny's ribs.
Benny takes one to the side of the head.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benny moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Benny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano scores with a body shot. #T2#
Benny misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano throws a push kick but Benny slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Benny.
Christiano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Benny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano misses with a low kick as Benny jumps back.
Christiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano is looking to slow Benny down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christiano walks into a jab.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Benny.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benny swings widly with a right hand
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
Christiano defending well as Benny loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benny.
Benny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benny misses the shot to the body.
Christiano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benny swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
Christiano thuds his right hand into Benny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Benny walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Christiano.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benny checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Benny thuds his right hand into Christiano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benny lands with a hook. Christiano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Benny's leg but Benny calmly moves out of range.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benny.
A jab from Benny misses.
Christiano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Benny takes a step back to recover.
Benny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benny.
Christiano throws a lazy uppercut
and Benny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Benny on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Benny appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
A very excited looking Juan Christiano 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 213
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Gentil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gentil wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gentil. Gentil obviously looking to wear him down.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Gentil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses
and Gentil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.
Gentil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gentil.
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Christiano.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Christiano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A lazy left from Gentil finds it's target.
Gentil tries to land a front kick but Christiano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gentil.
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano lands a nice looking body shot.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Gentil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gentil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christiano swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gentil tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Gentil moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
and Gentil counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentil throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Gentil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil takes one on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gentil.
Gentil misses with a body kick.
Gentil misses with a hook to the body
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws the kick towards the body but Christiano avoids it.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Gentil avoided it.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Gentil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Gentil feints a counter leg kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gentil doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Gentil.
Christiano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentil scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano digs a good body shot into Gentil's ribs.
Gentil connects with a leg kick.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentil. That did some damage!
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Gentil as he connects with a hook.
Gentil misses with a looping right.
Gentil lands the left hand.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano lands with a hook. Gentil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Gentil throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
Christiano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Christiano throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gentil to counter with a crisp jab.
Gentil throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Gentil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Gentil throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gentil.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gentil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Gentil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Gentil tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Gentil throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gentil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christiano - the referee stops the clock and Gentil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christiano. Gentil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gentil.
Christiano throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a right hand that Christiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Christiano also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Gentil has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano scores with a hook.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Christiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Gentil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gentil lands a head kick!
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Christiano backing away here, and Gentil unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Christiano misses.
It seemed like Gentil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Gentil blocks a leg kick.
Gentil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gentil lands a head kick. Christiano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Christiano tries a low kick but Gentil avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Gentil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gentil 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.
Christiano walks into a left hand.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Gentil thuds his shin into the meat of Christiano's side.#T1#
Gentil checks a leg kick nicely.
Gentil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentil moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Gentil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano lands an overhand right.
Christiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gentil counters with an outside leg kick.
Christiano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gentil. Gentil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gentil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christiano thows a body kick. Gentil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Gentil's knee but Gentil avoids it well.
Gentil throws a body kick that misses.
Christiano motions for Gentil to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.
Christiano misses the shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
and Gentil counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gentil checks a leg kick.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Gentil misses with a low kick.
Gentil throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a right hand
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gentil swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Gentil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a push kick but Gentil slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Gentil moved away.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano slips a straight right by Gentil.
Gentil cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Gentil. Those never looked like landing.
Christiano tries a low kick but Gentil avoids it.#T3#
Gentil fakes the leg kick and cracks Christiano in the body.
Paulo Gentil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Christiano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Christiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gentil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gentil scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gentil has managed to clinch.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Gentil.
Christiano tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Still in the clinch, Gentil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christiano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gentil scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Christiano.
Gentil lands a hook that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Christiano.
Christiano lands a nice uppercut.
Gentil works on Christiano's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head.
Gentil lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Gentil.
Good body shot from Gentil.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Gentil.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentil throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head.
Gentil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gentil lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Gentil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gentil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Gentil lands a jab.
A jab from Christiano does it's job there.
Christiano misses with a left hand
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gentil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Gentil's leg but Gentil calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil cracks Christiano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Christiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gentil under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Gentil coming out on top.
Gentil staying out of range there.#T1#
Gentil moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Gentil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiano. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Gentil.
Gentil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Christiano throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a nice body shot.
Gentil throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gentil tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Gentil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Gentil counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Gentil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gentil lands with a cross.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gentil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick. #T2#
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a hook but Gentil avoids it easily.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Christiano slips a jab from Gentil.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gentil.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Gentil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano misses with the body kick
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gentil checks a low kick from Christiano.
Gentil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Gentil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Gentil unleashes a big counter combination but Christiano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Gentil moved away.#T3#
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gentil. That did some damage!
Gentil with a nice calf kick.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gentil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gentil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christiano swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil is looking to slow Christiano down with leg kicks.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Christiano
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christiano checks a low kick from Gentil.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Gentil counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Gentil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano backing away here, and Gentil unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gentil connects with a nice looking jab.
Gentil throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Gentil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Gentil blocks the low kick.
Gentil is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Gentil 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.
Christiano throws the left hand but Gentil avoids the punch easily.
Gentil lands a nice shot that snaps Christiano's head back.
Gentil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gentil lands with a nice body punch.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Gentil throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Gentil lands a nice looking body shot.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gentil defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Gentil counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gentil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gentil 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Gentil!
Paulo Gentil 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 208
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Christiano is looking to slow Seres down with leg kicks.
Christiano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christiano 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.
Seres walks into a left hand.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Seres.
Seres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seres throws a series of strikes that have Christiano backpedaling.
Seres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seres throws a low kick but Christiano avoids it.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Seres feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Seres moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Seres with a nice calf kick.
Seres slips under a jab.
Seres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seres misses with a low kick.
Seres misses with a leg kick.
Seres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Christiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Seres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Seres to score with a decent uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christiano!
Seres misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano throws a hook but Seres blocks it.
Seres throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Seres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seres shoots in but Christiano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Christiano as Seres shoots in.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seres tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andor Seres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Seres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christiano is trying to defend but Seres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Christiano is positioning himself well to prevent Seres advancing to mount.
Seres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christiano keeps working.
Christiano wants to control but Seres is keeping busy.
Seres takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Seres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christiano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seres. #T3#
Christiano controlling the position well.
Seres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seres thows a huge punch but Christiano dodges it nicely.
Seres looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christiano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Christiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seres is working away from the top position though.
Christiano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Seres.
Seres tries to free his leg and advance position but Christiano is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Seres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Christiano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seres wants to control from the top but Christiano keeps moving.
Seres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christiano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seres.
Seres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christiano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seres postures up in Christiano's guard and throws a big left but Christiano blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Seres working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Seres with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor Seres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Christiano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seres finds it's way round the side to connect with Christiano's head.
Seres moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Seres jabs Christiano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Seres moved out of range nicely.
Seres moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano connects with a nice looking jab.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seres.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seres lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Seres scores with a hook to the body. Christiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seres misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano lands a glancing blow to the side of Seres's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Seres misses the target.
Christiano with a hook.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A big left from Seres misses.
An inside leg kick from Seres misses.
Seres throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seres lunges at Christiano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christiano's hand.
Nice cross by Christiano.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Seres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Christiano motions for Seres to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano tries to work over Seres's front leg with a kick but Seres checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seres! But no joy.
Seres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Seres.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Seres moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Seres looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Seres tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seres lands the left hand.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Seres was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Seres tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Seres throws a right and a left that Christiano avoids nicely.
Christiano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seres if he has to take too many more of those.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Seres scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seres tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Seres throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
Seres blocks the body kick.
Seres lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Seres misses.
Christiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Seres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christiano's sensitive parts.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano misses with a looping right.#T3#
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seres throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seres. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Seres slips the punch.
Seres throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christiano throws a front kick that sends Seres stumbling back into the cage.
Seres looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Seres misses the shot to the body.
Seres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiano on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Seres shoots for a takedown but Christiano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Seres scores with a jab to the body.
Seres needs to keep his hands up - Christiano 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!
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Seres saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano scores with a jab. Seres acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A leg kick checked by Seres.#T4#
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Seres slips under a jab from Christiano.
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Seres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Seres checks a leg kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Seres. Beautiful body shot.
Seres throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano 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.
Christiano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seres has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Seres connects with a jab.
A big left from Seres misses.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seres is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Seres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Seres misses with a head kick.
Christiano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seres's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano is looking to slow Seres down with leg kicks.
Christiano 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.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano slips under a jab.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seres.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Seres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seres moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Seres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Seres moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Seres.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seres.
Seres checks a low kick from Christiano.
Seres cracks Christiano with a good jab.
Christiano swings for the body but Seres moves out of range.
Christiano works the jab nicely.#T1#
No joy there for Seres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christiano punishes Seres's body with a nice straight punch.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seres.
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A big right from Seres misses.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Seres finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Seres checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seres slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano tries to move into range but Seres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christiano slips under a jab from Seres.
Seres throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Seres moved away.
Seres throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Seres only half commits.
Christiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seres on the side of the head.
Seres throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Christiano. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano misses the jab.
Seres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Seres throws a big shot that misses.
Seres looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Seres moved out of range nicely.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Seres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Seres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christiano under the eye.
Seres steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Seres staying out of range there.
Seres loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Seres scores with a punch to the head.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Seres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Seres moved away.
Christiano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Seres's front leg but catches the back leg as Seres tries to avoid it.
Seres just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seres was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Christiano misses the jab.
Seres cracks Christiano with an open hand slap.
Seres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Seres.
Donk. Christiano catches Seres right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Seres misses. #TD2#
Seres shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Christiano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andor Seres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christiano is trying to control but can't.
Seres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christiano defending well though.
Seres wants to take a breather but Christiano is having none of it.
Christiano trying to control but Seres postures up. #T4#
Seres trying to pass the guard but Christiano defending well.
Christiano tries to get to full guard but Seres has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Seres not doing much here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seres landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Christiano is looking to control Seres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christiano avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andor Seres.
I think Seres 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 200
Date: Nov 02, 2022

#R1#
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Jones lunges at Christiano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christiano's hand.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Christiano cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Christiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Jones connects with the punch.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano 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.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Christiano blocks a leg kick.
Christiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Christiano swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Christiano is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones avoids the body shot from Christiano. #T4#
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Christiano is wise to it.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones clobbers Christiano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Jones avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jones checks a low kick from Christiano.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christiano's sensitive parts.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones 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.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
A counter left hand to the body from Christiano misses its target.#T1#
Christiano 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.
Jones takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiano staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nice straight punches there by Christiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiano.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Jones.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Christiano feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Christiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Christiano thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Christiano defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christiano throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Jones tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Christiano backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Christiano manages to avoid it all.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Christiano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christiano checks a leg kick.
Jones defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christiano.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries to work over Christiano's front leg with a kick but Christiano checks it.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Christiano lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Christiano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Jones staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Jones takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good shot there by Christiano.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Christiano moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Christiano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Good shot there by Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Christiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Christiano thumps Jones with a low kick.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano misses the jab.
Jones swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 192
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Christiano tries to keep at a distance but Hardaway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardaway misses with the head strike.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Hardaway misses with a body punch.
Hardaway blocks an uppercut.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Hardaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Hardaway trying to control the position but instead, Christiano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardaway into the cage.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Hardaway avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Hardaway.
Hardaway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardaway.
Hardaway trying to stall but Christiano improves his position. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Christiano.
Hardaway tries to throw a body punch but Christiano avoids it by throwing Hardaway back against the cage.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardaway.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardaway stalls.
Hardaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano 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.
Hardaway tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Hardaway scores with a shot to the side of Christiano's head.
Hardaway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Hardaway avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardaway's elbow.
Christiano lands a left hand. #T2#
Hardaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardaway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardaway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Hardaway.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Hardaway pushes Christiano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Hardaway.
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!
Hardaway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christiano's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
Hardaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardaway wants to stall.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Hardaway pushes Christiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Hardaway prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardaway backwards.
Hardaway pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Hardaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardaway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Christiano blocking some punches.
Christiano gets through Hardaway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardaway can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardaway throws an elbow but it misses.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardaway trying to stall but Christiano improves his position.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardaway.
Good body shot from Christiano.
Good body shot from Hardaway.
Hardaway is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Hardaway working aggressively here.
Hardaway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christiano avoids it.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway blocks an uppercut.
Christiano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Christiano.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardaway backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardaway.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Hardaway controls the action.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardaway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christiano is keeping busy.
Hardaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardaway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Hardaway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christiano.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Hardaway's shoulder, as Hardaway tries to avoid the shot.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardaway.
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Hardaway checks it.
Hardaway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christiano.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christiano sets himself, and Hardaway steps forward looking for the clinch! Christiano avoids it this time.
Hardaway misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano counters with a left to the body.
Hardaway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardaway moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Hardaway wants to counter with a clinch but Christiano pushes him away.
Hardaway checks a low kick from Christiano.
Christiano sets himself, and Hardaway steps forward looking for the clinch! Christiano avoids it this time.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Hardaway wants to counter with a clinch but Christiano pushes him away.
Hardaway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardaway moves away.
Hardaway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Hardaway misses with a left hand
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Hardaway counters by moving into the clinch.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Hardaway.
A short body shot lands from Hardaway as the two fighters clinch.
Hardaway has Christiano pressed against the cage.
Hardaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hardaway.
Christiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardaway backwards.
Nice elbow from Hardaway.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Hardaway avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Christiano.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardaway uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Christiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Christiano.
A right hook to the body lands for Christiano.
Hardaway trying to control the position but instead, Christiano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardaway into the cage.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Hardaway.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardaway controls his hands.
Hardaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Christiano scores with a shoulder strike.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardaway can do to turn this around?
Christiano is leaning against Hardaway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Christiano.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardaway lands a right hand. #T3#
Christiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano tries a body shot but Hardaway blocks it.
Hardaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christiano tries a body shot but Hardaway blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardaway throws an elbow but misses.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardaway misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Hardaway.
Hardaway trying to stall but Christiano improves his position.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardaways head.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Christiano.
Christiano tries a body shot but Hardaway blocks it.
Christiano pushes Hardaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hardaway - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Hardaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardaway cracks Christiano with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Hardaway.
Christiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardaway lands with a light punch inside.
Hardaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardaway is working Christiano over against the cage.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardaway controls his hands.
Christiano managing to block the knees to the body from Hardaway.
Hardaway misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Christiano.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hardaway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardaway swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Hardaway misses.
Hardaway blocks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Hardaway moves away and avoids it.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Hardaway checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano swings for the body but Hardaway moves out of range.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardaway.#T1#
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardaway.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardaway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardaway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hardaway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardaway misses with a straight left.
Christiano misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Hardaway counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hardaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Hardaway.
Hardaway prevents a body shot from Christiano.
A short uppercut from Hardaway.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Hardaway controls the action.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardaway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christiano up against the cage.#T2#
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardaway blocking some punches.
Christiano lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardaway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardaway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardaway struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Hardaway.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano presses Hardaway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Christiano blocks a body shot from Hardaway.
The referee calls for Hardaway to work.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardaway.
Hardaway wants to stall.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardaway misses with a punch to the body.
Hardaway blocks an uppercut.
Hardaway blocks an uppercut.
Hardaway can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Hardaway can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Hardaway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardaway has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christiano as Hardaway tries to tie him up.
Christiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardaway backwards.
A short right from Christiano.
Samuel Hardaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Christiano has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Hardaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardaway tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Hardaway blocks an uppercut.
Christiano avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardaway.
Hardaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardaway tries to throw a body punch but Christiano avoids it by throwing Hardaway back against the cage.
Hardaway blocks an uppercut.
Christiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hardaway prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Nice body punch from Christiano - that landed with a thud.
Christiano tries a body shot but Hardaway blocks it.
Hardaway throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardaway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardaway taking a breather.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Hardaway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardaway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
After winning the bout, Juan Christiano 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 181
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Line connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Line on the side of the head.
Line cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Christiano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano tries to move into range but Line moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano misses with a hook.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Line counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Christiano 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.
Line gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiano.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.#T1#
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Line connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christiano momentarily.
Line digs a good body shot into Christiano's ribs.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Line.
Line takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano throws a push kick but Line slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Line checks a leg kick nicely.
Line doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Christiano cracks Line with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Christiano cracks Line with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Line.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line jabs at Christiano's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Line. Christiano shrugs it off though.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Line throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Line takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line misses the shot to the body.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but Line avoids it.
Christiano thows a body kick. Line tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line.
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Line slips a jab from Christiano.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Line.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Christiano 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.
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Line moves his leg out of the way.
Line misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Line's knee momentarily.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Line.
Christiano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line throws a head kick that misses
and Christiano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano lands a nice looking body shot.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Line ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Line throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Line checks the leg kick nicely there.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Line connects with a crisp jab.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Line throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Line.
Christiano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Line moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Line is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christiano.
Line misses with a low kick.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Line might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christiano has got the better of the exchanges.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Line.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Line.
Christiano thumps Line with a low kick.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Line doesn't seem bothered though.
Line looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line slips a jab from Christiano.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Line's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Line cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.#T1#
Jab by Christiano.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Line looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Line momentarily.
Christiano lands a jab.
Line avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Line throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Line throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Line throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Line can do to turn this around?
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Line misses.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Line is able to avoid easily.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Line's leg. Line is trying to keep his angry face on.
Line misses with a head kick.
Line misses with a body shot.
Christiano scores with a nice head shot.
Line lands a nice shot to the body.
Line misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Christiano coming out on top.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christiano lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Line throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Christiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Line doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Line throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Line sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Line throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Line's body.
Christiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Line has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.#T4#
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good work by Line as he checks the leg kick.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Line takes one on the button.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Line moves his leg out of the way.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Christiano if he has to take too many more of those.
Line lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Line misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Good exchange - Christiano coming out on top.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Line throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Line throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Christiano.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Line checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Line moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Line moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
A punch combination from Line misses.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano scores with a nice body kick.
Line throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Line's body.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Line. #T1#
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Line off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Christiano.
Line has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Line changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano scores with a spinning back kick!
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christiano sizes up Line with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Line on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Line swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Line misses with a looping right.
Christiano lands a jab to Line's midsection.
Line misses the jab.#T2#
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Line replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Christiano blocks it well.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Line's head but Line sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Christiano
and Line counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Line scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Line takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Christiano connects with a single shot there.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Line's front leg but catches the back leg as Line tries to avoid it. #T3#
Line lands with a thumping leg kick.
Line moves out of range of the body kick.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Line misses with a leg kick.
Christiano clobbers Line with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Line ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line lands the left hand.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Line checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano 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 Line has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Line and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Line throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Line's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Line scrambles back to his feet.
Line takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Line slips a straight right by Christiano.
Christiano gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Line to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Line does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Line checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christiano catches Line with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Line uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Line misses the jab.
Christiano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Line finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christiano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mareth Line has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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... Juan Christiano!
Our winner, Juan Christiano, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 168
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Christiano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capac to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Capac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christiano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christiano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capac manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Christiano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Capac trying to keep a closed guard but Christiano is proving a slippery customer.
Christiano wants to stand but Capac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Christiano stands up from Capac's guard - Christiano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Capac's sensitive parts. #T1#
Capac throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Capac closes the distance and clinches up with Christiano, looking for a takedown. Capac pushes Christiano against the cage but Christiano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christiano moves out of range as Capac strikes.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano 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.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Capac moves his leg out of the way.
Capac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capac shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christiano as he avoids it easily.
Capac moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Capac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano tries a low kick but Capac avoids it.
Capac throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.#TD2#
Capac feints and as Christiano raises his hands in defense, Capac changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Christiano is keeping the position.#T2#
Christiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christiano is keeping the position for now.
Capac wants to control from the top but Christiano keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christiano is controlling Capac's posture.
Christiano looking for a sweep. Not yet Christiano, not yet.
Capac looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Capac slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Capac trying to control the action but Christiano is working from the bottom.
Christiano is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Capac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christiano has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Capac is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christiano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Capac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christiano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Capac but great work by Christiano.#T4##SU#
Christiano decides to stand back up. Christiano steps back and let's Capac get back to his feet.
Christiano throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Capac walks into a left hand.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Capac checks it well.
Nice sprawl there from Christiano as Capac shoots in.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capac manages to avoid it.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christiano defends it well.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capac swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Capac with a poor takedown
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capac throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Capac throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Christiano is looking to slow Capac down with leg kicks.
Capac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Capac's leg. Capac is trying to keep his angry face on.
Capac shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense.
Christiano slaps away a takedown attempt from Capac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Capac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Capac down.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Capac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capac might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Christiano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christiano is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Capac postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christiano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Capac, into his guard. #REVR#
Christiano postures up. #SU#
Christiano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Christiano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capac.
As Capac backs away, Christiano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Capac slips under a jab from Christiano.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Capac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Capac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Capac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christiano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christiano keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capac tries to move into full mount but can't pass Christiano's legs. #SUB2#
Capac is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christiano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Capac tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB2#
Capac wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christiano, who protects the arm well.
Christiano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Capac seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Christiano is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manco Capac!
Manco Capac decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 159
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
Lankinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Lankinen throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen cracks Christiano with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Lankinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Lankinen's head but Lankinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Lankinen settles back down.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lankinen takes one to the chin there.
Christiano slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Lankinen down.
Lankinen throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Lankinen needs to keep his hands up - Christiano had a free shot at his head there.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Lankinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano drops his hands momentarily and Lankinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Lankinen 's knee.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Christiano pushes Lankinen away with a front kick.
Christiano slips under a jab from Lankinen.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is 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!
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lankinen counters with a low kick, right behind Christiano 's knee.
Lankinen tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christiano throws a wild body kick that Lankinen sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Lankinen should have avoided that one.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen takes one on the button.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lankinen fails with the takedown.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Lankinen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChristiano.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Christiano blocks the leg kick.
Christiano slips under a jab from Lankinen.
Lankinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Lankinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christiano's sensitive parts. #T3#
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Lankinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Lankinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano lunges at Lankinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lankinen's hand.
Lankinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Lankinen moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Lankinen throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano feints and then cracks Lankinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lankinen down.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Lankinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Lankinen's head but Lankinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano 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.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Lankinen's leg. Lankinen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Lankinen's leg but Lankinen calmly moves out of range.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lankinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christiano cracks Lankinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lankinen walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.
Lankinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Lankinen throws a low kick, looking for Christiano's leg but Christiano calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lankinen blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christiano has time to react.
Lankinen throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lankinen wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lankinen throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano connects with a jab.
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lankinen misses.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Lankinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lankinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lankinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christiano has got the better of the exchanges.
A leg kick checked by Lankinen.
Lankinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christiano on the side of the head.
Lankinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lankinen throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lankinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lankinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Lankinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Lankinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano tries to work over Lankinen's front leg with a kick but Lankinen checks it.
Lankinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lankinen misses.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tests Lankinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Lankinen should have avoided that one. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lankinen is defended easily by Christiano.
Lankinen misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lankinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lankinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Christiano scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Lankinen walks into a left hand.
Christiano throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
Lankinen slips a jab from Christiano.
Lankinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Lankinen's defenses. #T3#
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Lankinen wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Lankinen throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Lankinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lankinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lankinen misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Lankinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lankinen scrambles back to his feet.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lankinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Lankinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range. #T4#
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Lankinen as he checks the leg kick.
Lankinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano clobbers Lankinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lankinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lankinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lankinen.
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Lankinen.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.
Lankinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiano. That did some damage!
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lankinen checks a low kick from Christiano.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Lankinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Lankinen moved away.
Lankinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lankinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christiano won't be happy with that.
Lankinen in side control, throwing shots but Christiano defends. #SUB2#
Lankinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lankinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lankinen working the ground and pound but Christiano is defending the strikes.
Lankinen working the ground and pound but Christiano is defending the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lankinen.
The ground and pound from Lankinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lankinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christiano is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Lankinen crashes against the mat.
Christiano is trying to control Lankinen's posture but Lankinen avoids it. #SUB2#
Lankinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christiano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Christiano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Christiano stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Christiano is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lankinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christiano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lankinen's guard! Nice work there by Christiano! #T2#
Christiano wants to get up but he can't break Lankinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Lankinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christiano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Lankinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Christiano stands up from Lankinen's guard - Christiano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lankinen throws a good cross that connects.
Christiano scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Lankinen throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Lankinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lankinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Christiano.
A punch lands to the side of Christiano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lankinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Christiano is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lankinen misses with a low kick.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lankinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Lankinen does it's job there.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Lankinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christiano defends well and Lankinen ends up having to push Christiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lankinen throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lankinen throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lankinen.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano lands a glancing blow to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lankinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nova Lankinen.
I think Christiano 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Our winner, Juan Christiano, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Christiano 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.
Linewood misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linewood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linewood moves forwards but Christiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shock Linewood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Linewood.
Linewood misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Linewood.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Linewood moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Linewood tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linewood misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood is working Christiano over against the cage.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
A short left from Christiano.
Linewood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christiano.
Linewood lands a left hand.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Linewood gets through Christiano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Christiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Linewood.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Linewood controls his hands.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano lands an uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Linewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linewood.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Linewood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Linewood wants to clinch.
Linewood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Linewood throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano tries to work over Linewood's front leg with a kick but Linewood checks it.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linewood.
Linewood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano cracks Linewood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Linewood saw that one coming.
Linewood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Linewood settles back down.
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood misses with a looping left.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
A big right from Linewood misses.
Christiano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christiano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Good leg kick by Christiano.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
The crowd cheers as Linewood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood misses with a left hand
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano throws a low kick but Linewood avoids it.
Linewood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Linewood misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Linewood moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Linewood misses with a looping left.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Linewood checks it well.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Linewood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Linewood moves forwards but Christiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Linewood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Linewood is rocked!
A lazy left from Linewood finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Linewood.
Linewood throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano moves out of range as Linewood throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Linewood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
Linewood misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linewood. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Linewood misses with a double jab
enabling Christiano to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Linewood throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Linewood looks to throw a body kick
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Linewood 's knee.
Linewood throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Linewood connects with an inside leg kick.
Linewood tries to clinch up.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Linewood is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linewood! But no joy.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Linewood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Christiano cracks Linewood with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Linewood looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Christiano finish him?
Linewood is still on wobbly legs! Can Christiano finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linewood lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2##KD#
Christiano cracks Linewood with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Linewood looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Christiano finish him? #CL2#
Linewood has Christiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Linewood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Linewood seems to have recovered his senses.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Christiano. #BC2#
Linewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christiano works Linewood's body with a nice hook.
Linewood doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Linewood.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christiano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Linewood - the referee stops the clock and Christiano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Linewood. Christiano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Linewood scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Linewood. #T3##CL2#
Linewood has managed to clinch.
Linewood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christiano avoids it.
Linewood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Shock Linewood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Linewood lands a nice knee to the body.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
Christiano digs a right hand underneath Linewood's ribcage. Linewood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Linewood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it.
Linewood tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
Nice body punch from Christiano. #T4#
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
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!
Linewood scores with a hook to the body.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood lands with a light punch inside.
Linewood misses with a body punch.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christiano.
Linewood lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Linewood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Linewood lands an overhand right.
Linewood scores with a one two! Christiano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body.
Linewood swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Linewood's knee momentarily.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linewood.
Linewood is looking to land body kicks.
Linewood lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
Christiano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Linewood throws a series of punches but Christiano avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Christiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Linewood's head.
Linewood misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linewood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Linewood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Linewood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Linewood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a crisp right that sends Linewood to the canvas! Christiano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano 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 146
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Figg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christiano scores with a shot to the side of Figg's head.
Figg prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Figg.
Figg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Figg.
Figg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Figg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Christiano walks away with a smile on his face. Figg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Figg checks a leg kick nicely.
Figg defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano tries a low kick but Figg avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg lands a head kick. Christiano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Figg misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Figg as he checks the leg kick.
Christiano jabs Figg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Figg slips under a jab.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Figg's front leg but catches the back leg as Figg tries to avoid it. #T1#
Figg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Figg backs away, Christiano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Figg saw that one coming.
Christiano cracks Figg with an open hand slap.
Figg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Figg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
We've been informed that Figg 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.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figg misses with a jab to the body
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Figg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christiano's head.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Figg moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Figg is out of range.
Figg misses the shot to the body.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Figg.
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!
Figg 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. #T2#
Figg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Figg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Christiano is looking for a sweep.
Figg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Christiano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figg controlling the position.
Figg trying to control the position but Christiano is working away.
Figg 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. #T3#
Figg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Christiano down.
Christiano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
An elbow from Figg crashes against the mat.
Christiano manages to get back to half guard.
Figg throwing shots but Christiano is blocking nicely.
Figg misses with a head shot. Christiano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Figg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Figg throws a big elbow that misses.
Christiano is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Figg trying to control but Christiano is working from the bottom.
Figg throwing strikes but missing.
Figg chips away with some ground and pound.
Figg is pushing down on Christiano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christiano is fighting to maintain full guard but Figg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Figg is trying to control. Christiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Figg trying to control from Christiano's half guard. Christiano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Figg postures up in Christiano's guard and throws a big left but Christiano blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Figg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christiano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Figg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Figg.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Figg checks it.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
Figg lunges at Christiano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christiano's hand.
Figg goes for a double leg but Christiano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Christiano continues to drive forward.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Figg.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Figg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Figg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Figg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Figg.
Figg checks the leg kick.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Figg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice shot lands for Figg.
Figg swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Figg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg lands a body shot.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Figg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christiano rather than just go for the knockout.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Figg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Figg swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Figg.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Figg.
Figg throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Figg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano tries a low kick but Figg avoids it.#T2#
Figg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Figg counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Figg misses the target.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figg.
A clash of legs there as Figg blocks the low kick.
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Figg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christiano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christiano thows a body kick. Figg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Figg throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Figg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Figg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Figg throws a body shot but no joy.
Figg avoids the body shot from Christiano.
A jab from Christiano misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Figg. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Figg thumps Christiano with a low kick.
A combination from Figg does no damage.
Christiano misses the jab.
Christiano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Figg.
Figg scores with a head kick. Christiano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Figg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Figg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christiano as he jumps to the side.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Figg.
Figg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Figg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Figg moved away.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Figg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figg throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figg takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Figg throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Figg's head back.
Christiano throws a hook but Figg avoids it easily.
Christiano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Figg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figg is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Figg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Figg missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Figg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Figg misses with a takedown attempt
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Figg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figg.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Figg avoids it.
Christiano swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Figg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Figg 's knee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Figg.
Figg staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg checks a leg kick.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Figg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Figg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Figg blocks the leg kick.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Figg slips a jab from Christiano.
Christiano 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.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Christiano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Figg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Figg postures up in Christiano's guard and throws a big left but Christiano blocks it.
Figg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Figg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Figg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Figg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christiano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Figg, into his guard. #REVR#
Figg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Christiano is looking to stand up but Figg won't let him. #SU#
Christiano stands and steps away. Figg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Figg's legs.
Figg misses with a head kick.
Christiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Christiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano lands a front kick.
Figg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Figg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Figg's defenses.
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Figg backs away, Christiano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Figg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Figg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano tries a low kick but Figg avoids it.
Figg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Figg settles back down.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Figg.
Figg blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Figg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Christiano throws a shot to the body.
Figg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Figg misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Figg slips a jab from Christiano.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Figg throws a big shot that misses.
Figg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Figg. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Figg off balance momentarily.
Christiano wants to slow Figg down by chopping away at his legs.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Figg's head but Figg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano misses with a low kick. #T4#
Christiano tests Figg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano digs a good body shot into Figg's ribs.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christiano thows a leg kick but Figg checks it
and Figg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Figg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Christiano coming out on top.
Christiano misses with a jab to the body
enabling Figg to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Figg misses.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figg manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christiano 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 139
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
El Toro Jr moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
El Toro Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
A telegraphed right hand from El Toro Jr misses the target.
El Toro Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
El Toro Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Toro Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ceaser El Toro Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro Jr closes the distance but Christiano moves to the side
and Christiano counters with a nice low kick that buckles El Toro Jr's knee momentarily.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but El Toro Jr avoids it.
El Toro Jr cracks Christiano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El Toro Jr thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
El Toro Jr needs to keep his hands up - Christiano had a free shot at his head there.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano throws a jab when El Toro Jr was well out of range.
El Toro Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
El Toro Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Christiano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Christiano slips a jab from El Toro Jr.
The fighters circling - El Toro Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Toro Jr scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano wants to slow El Toro Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Christiano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
El Toro Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
El Toro Jr moves forwards but Christiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
El Toro Jr 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.
El Toro Jr jabs Christiano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
El Toro Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from El Toro Jr.
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Toro Jr momentarily.
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
El Toro Jr throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro Jr is looking to land body kicks.
El Toro Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by El Toro Jr!
Christiano cracks a nice hook into El Toro Jr's ribs.
An inside leg kick from El Toro Jr misses.
Christiano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Christiano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and El Toro Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christiano scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
El Toro Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Toro Jr. El Toro Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro Jr is just out of range.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
and El Toro Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
El Toro Jr throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
El Toro Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
A countering left hand to the body from El Toro Jr misses.
El Toro Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
El Toro Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
El Toro Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
El Toro Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
El Toro Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
El Toro Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
El Toro Jr misses with the head strike.
El Toro Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Toro Jr misses with a body punch.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro Jr misses with some punches.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Christiano.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from El Toro Jr fails to land.
El Toro Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
El Toro Jr lands a body shot.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but El Toro Jr avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Christiano prevents a body shot from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands a shot to the body.
El Toro Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC2#
El Toro Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christiano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro Jr misses with a looping left.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Toro Jr throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano slips a straight right by El Toro Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Toro Jr. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from El Toro Jr.
Christiano delivers a nice body kick.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but El Toro Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
El Toro Jr misses with a body kick.
Christiano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at El Toro Jr's knee but El Toro Jr avoids it well.
Christiano motions for El Toro Jr to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Toro Jr moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as El Toro Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
El Toro Jr slips a jab from Christiano.
El Toro Jr throws a nice looking combination but Christiano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick
and Christiano 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.

Ceaser El Toro Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
El Toro Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
El Toro Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christiano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Toro Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano misses with a body punch
and El Toro Jr counters with a body kick.
Christiano checks a low kick from El Toro Jr.
Christiano avoids the body shot from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses El Toro Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as El Toro Jr tries to avoid it.
El Toro Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with El Toro Jr's head.
A solid body kick from El Toro Jr.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro Jr misses with a looping left.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christiano's sensitive parts.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Christiano cracks El Toro Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
El Toro Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Toro Jr takes one on the button.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of El Toro Jr's head but El Toro Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Toro Jr catches Christiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - El Toro Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Toro Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
El Toro Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick.
Christiano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
El Toro Jr scores with a punch to the head.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro Jr.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but El Toro Jr avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from El Toro Jr misses the target.
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!
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christiano throws a shot to the body. #T2#
El Toro Jr thuds his right hand into Christiano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
El Toro Jr throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano misses with a hook. El Toro Jr ducked under it nicely.
El Toro Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
El Toro Jr throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks El Toro Jr off balance momentarily.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but El Toro Jr is out of range.
Ceaser El Toro Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Toro Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick.
El Toro Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Toro Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christiano scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for El Toro Jr. That snapped Christiano's head back.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano. #T3#
El Toro Jr throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses El Toro Jr's sensitive parts.
El Toro Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
El Toro Jr looks to land a body kick but Christiano moved away.
Christiano throws a shot to the body.
Christiano lands a head kick. El Toro Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
El Toro Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
El Toro Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
El Toro Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Toro Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano throws a leg kick but El Toro Jr checks it.
El Toro Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.
El Toro Jr cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Christiano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
El Toro Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Christiano seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but El Toro Jr moved away.
El Toro Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Christiano does it's job there.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and El Toro Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Christiano 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.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Toro Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Toro Jr's head backwards.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro Jr.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Toro Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands a body shot.
El Toro Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Toro Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano feints and then cracks El Toro Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow El Toro Jr down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano lands a glancing blow to the side of El Toro Jr's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. El Toro Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Toro Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
El Toro Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Toro Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christiano in his tracks.
El Toro Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
El Toro Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
El Toro Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with El Toro Jr's head.
El Toro Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro Jr.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but El Toro Jr moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christiano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano checks the leg kick nicely there.
El Toro Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro Jr slips a jab from Christiano.
El Toro Jr walks into a left hand.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but El Toro Jr moved out of range.#T1#
El Toro Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
El Toro Jr lands with an overhand left.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Christiano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
El Toro Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christiano momentarily.
El Toro Jr is looking to slow Christiano down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by El Toro Jr.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano throws a leg kick but El Toro Jr moved away.
El Toro Jr checks the leg kick.
Christiano throws a front kick that sends El Toro Jr stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
El Toro Jr walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Toro Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
El Toro Jr wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
El Toro Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano throws a low kick but El Toro Jr avoids it.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.#CL2#
El Toro Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
El Toro Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Toro Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Toro Jr tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano blocks the elbow strike.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Toro Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano blocking some punches.
El Toro Jr tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Ceaser El Toro Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christiano tries a body shot but El Toro Jr blocks it.
El Toro Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Christiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from El Toro Jr fails to land.
Christiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Toro Jr's elbow. #T3#
Christiano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
El Toro Jr prevents a body shot from Christiano.
A right hand to the body from Christiano.
El Toro Jr lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
El Toro Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano lands with a nice body kick.
Christiano misses with a wild combination.
Christiano is looking to chop away at El Toro Jr's legs.
El Toro Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and El Toro Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but El Toro Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr works Christiano's body with a nice hook.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Toro Jr.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Toro Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christiano throws a body punch but El Toro Jr moves out of range.
Christiano swings for the body but El Toro Jr moves out of range.
Christiano takes a swing at El Toro Jr's ribcage but misses.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
El Toro Jr throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
El Toro Jr cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot.
Christiano throws a hook but El Toro Jr blocks it.
El Toro Jr throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Toro Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
El Toro Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but El Toro Jr avoided it.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christiano 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 El Toro Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from El Toro Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

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 Juan Christiano.
I think Christiano 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ceaser El Toro Jr!
An out of breath Ceaser El Toro Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 136
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
Christiano thumps El Toro Jr with a low kick.#CL#
El Toro Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano lands a right hand.
El Toro Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Christiano as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by El Toro Jr.
Christiano lands with a short shot to the head.
El Toro Jr blocking some punches.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano blocking some punches.
El Toro Jr tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
El Toro Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
El Toro Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro Jr blocks a body shot from Christiano.
El Toro Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Toro Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
El Toro Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Christiano blocks the leg kick.
Christiano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Toro Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
A swing and a miss from El Toro Jr.
Christiano walks forward, straight into a front kick from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow El Toro Jr down.
El Toro Jr lands a front kick.
Christiano 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.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of El Toro Jr's head.
El Toro Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Christiano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for El Toro Jr's leg but El Toro Jr calmly moves out of range.
El Toro Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as El Toro Jr checks a leg kick.
El Toro Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christiano manages to circle out of the way.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Toro Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
El Toro Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano throws a wild body kick that El Toro Jr sees coming a mile off.
El Toro Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but El Toro Jr is out of range. #T2#
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from El Toro Jr misses the target.
Christiano throws a push kick but El Toro Jr slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Toro Jr. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Toro Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
El Toro Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Toro Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Christiano avoids it.
El Toro Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
El Toro Jr instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
El Toro Jr lands a right hand.
El Toro Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
El Toro Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano blocks the elbow strike.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Toro Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
El Toro Jr tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Toro Jr. #T3#
Christiano blocks a body shot from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
El Toro Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro Jr controls the action.
Christiano lands a right hand.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Toro Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El Toro Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
El Toro Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Toro Jr avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano wants to slow El Toro Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
El Toro Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christiano lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
El Toro Jr rushes Christiano and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr is trying to push Christiano away but Christiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Toro Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Christiano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by El Toro Jr.
Christiano lands with a right to the head.
El Toro Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Toro Jr blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christiano.
El Toro Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from El Toro Jr fails to land.
El Toro Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Toro Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christiano lands with a light punch inside.
El Toro Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano tries a body shot but El Toro Jr blocks it.
Christiano lands a right hand.
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 Ceaser El Toro Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
El Toro Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and El Toro Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christiano slips a jab from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
El Toro Jr throws a wild body kick that Christiano sees coming a mile off.
El Toro Jr lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from El Toro Jr misses its intended target.
El Toro Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Toro Jr misses with a straight right.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by El Toro Jr.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Toro Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for El Toro Jr.
Christiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt El Toro Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
El Toro Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano with the inside leg kick. #T1#
El Toro Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away.
El Toro Jr misses the jab.
Christiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Toro Jr drops his hands momentarily and Christiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christiano is looking to chop away at El Toro Jr's legs.
El Toro Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Toro Jr's head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Toro Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christiano.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Toro Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano lands a left hand.
Christiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
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!
El Toro Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
El Toro Jr wants to break free but Christiano has control.
Still in the clinch, El Toro Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Christiano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Christiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down El Toro Jr.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Toro Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from El Toro Jr as the two fighters clinch.
El Toro Jr prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano blocking some punches.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ceaser El Toro Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
El Toro Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Christiano.
El Toro Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
El Toro Jr misses with the head strike.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
El Toro Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Toro Jr's elbow.
El Toro Jr lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, El Toro Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Toro Jr scores with a shot to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Toro Jr backwards.
El Toro Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano dodges an elbow strike from El Toro Jr.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as El Toro Jr controls his hands.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Toro Jr scores with a shot to the side of Christiano's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano. #T4#
Christiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro Jr blocks an uppercut.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
El Toro Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
El Toro Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
El Toro Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano lands with a light punch inside.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano digs a right hand into El Toro Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on El Toro Jr's gas tank.
El Toro Jr tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Toro Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano takes a shot to the head.
Christiano lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano blocks an elbow strike.
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 Ceaser El Toro Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
El Toro Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
El Toro Jr looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christiano avoids the body shot from El Toro Jr.
Christiano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano throws the left hand but El Toro Jr avoids the punch easily.
El Toro Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Toro Jr manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Toro Jr on the side of the head.
El Toro Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano thows a leg kick but El Toro Jr checks it
letting El Toro Jr counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Christiano.
El Toro Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano cracks a nice hook into El Toro Jr's ribs.
Christiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Christiano misses with a head kick.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano throws a push kick but El Toro Jr slaps the foot to one side.
El Toro Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but El Toro Jr blocks it well.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
El Toro Jr scores with a nice head shot.
El Toro Jr throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
A nice leg kick from El Toro Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and El Toro Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano swats away the attempt to clinch by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Toro Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but El Toro Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ceaser El Toro Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
El Toro Jr misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and El Toro Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from El Toro Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Toro Jr. El Toro Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
El Toro Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
El Toro Jr checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but El Toro Jr moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Toro Jr ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christiano lands the left hand.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
El Toro Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano misses with a straight left. #T3#
El Toro Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
El Toro Jr slips under a jab from Christiano.#CL#
El Toro Jr closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Christiano lands with a right to the head.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Toro Jr.
Christiano cracks El Toro Jr with a nice body shot.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but El Toro Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Toro Jr blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Toro Jr.
Christiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El Toro Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano pushes El Toro Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
El Toro Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by El Toro Jr.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Christiano.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 128
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Valentine staying out of range there.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Valentine blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christiano, as that shot connected.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Christiano throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christiano misses with a two punch combination.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Valentine darts in and clinches Christiano up against the cage.
Valentine scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentine working aggressively here. #T1#
Valentine wants to take the fight to the mat but Christiano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Christiano tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Valentine.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christiano punishes Valentine's body with a nice straight punch.
Valentine moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentine shapes to counter with a head kick.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Christiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine tries to clinch but Christiano is having none of it. #T2#
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Valentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Christiano slips a straight right by Valentine.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christiano catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valentine swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Valentine tries to clinch but Christiano moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valentine, as that shot connected. #T3#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
Valentine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Valentine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from Christiano lands.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Valentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Valentine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
A big right from Valentine misses.
The fighters circling - Valentine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Valentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Christiano thumps Valentine with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano with a nice calf kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valentine checks it well.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Christiano throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Christiano working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Christiano. #BC#
Christiano 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.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valentine connects with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Christiano. Valentine shrugs it off though.
Valentine throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano leaves Valentine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Valentine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Valentine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Valentine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valentine misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano throws a nice head kick!
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Valentine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Valentine tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Christiano tries to work over Valentine's front leg with a kick but Valentine checks it.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Christiano pushes him off.
Valentine closes the distance but Christiano moves to the side
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentine looks for the body kick but Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Valentine's leg but Valentine calmly moves out of range.
Valentine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Valentine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valentine moves in looking to clinch but Christiano pushes him off.
Christiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Christiano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.#T2#
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
and Christiano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valentine takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentine lands a really nice looking cross but Christiano seems unphased.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Valentine darts in and clinches Christiano up against the cage.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine lands a body punch. #T3#
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow. #BC#
Christiano breaks the clinch.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valentine cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Valentine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiano on the side of the head.
Christiano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christiano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valentine takes a step back to recover.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano scores with a jab 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!
Christiano misses with a combination
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Valentine rushes Christiano and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lou Valentine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Christiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Christiano to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Christiano gets tackled into the cage by Valentine. Valentine maintains the clinch.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano digs a right hand underneath Valentine's ribcage. Valentine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentine lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Valentine blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Christiano 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#
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano lands with a nice body punch.
Valentine is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine keeps Christiano at a distance using the push kick.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Valentine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valentine is stalling here. #BC#
Christiano breaks the clinch.
Valentine misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine scores with a head kick.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Valentine just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChristiano.
Good leg kick by Valentine.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christiano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
Valentine throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Valentine closes the distance and pushes Christiano back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
Christiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine lands with a left to the head.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Valentine pushes Christiano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Christiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Valentine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano cracks Valentine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valentine misses with a hook.
Valentine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valentine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valentine is looking to clinch.
Christiano avoids a kick to the body.
Valentine is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lou Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Christiano.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Valentine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away.
Christiano lands with a right hand.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valentine looks to clinch
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano scores with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab from Christiano.
Valentine throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
And Christiano counters with a quick kick to the body but Valentine blocks it.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Valentine throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christiano scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Valentine's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentine tries to avoid it.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Christiano checks a low kick from Valentine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
Valentine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Christiano misses its target.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Valentine was not able to check.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

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 Juan Christiano.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christiano, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 117
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Christiano throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano checks a leg kick nicely.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Christiano scores with a hook.#CL#
Wagner clinches with his opponent.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Christiano tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Wagner. #T1#
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
Wagner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Christiano.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Christiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Christiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Christiano avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner cracks Christiano with a nice body shot.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Christiano is working Wagner over against the cage.
Christiano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano presses Wagner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner misses with some punches.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Wagner.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wagner.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wagner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Christiano tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wagner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano lands a left hand.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Wagner lands with a short shot to the head.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Christiano.
A short left from Wagner.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Christiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage. #T4#
Christiano blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagner.
Wagner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Christiano's ribcage. Christiano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
A short body shot lands from Christiano as the two fighters clinch.
Wagner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Wagner checks the leg kick.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Wagner moved out of range.
Wagner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Wagner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wagner lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wagner.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Wagner's legs. #T1#
Christiano takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano cracks Wagner with an open hand slap.
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christiano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wagner counters with a body kick.
Wagner slips a straight right by Christiano.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wagner throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano feints a jab promting Wagner to slip. Christiano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wagner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wagner lands a nice looking body shot.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner slips under a jab from Christiano.
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Wagner lands but Christiano takes it in his stride.
Christiano dips to his left and cracks Wagner with an uppercut!
Wagner blocks a leg kick.
And Wagner counters with a quick kick to the body but Christiano blocks it.
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Christiano.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner throws a counter high kick but Christiano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wagner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano lands with a cross.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Wagner counters with a left to the body.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christiano on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Wagner.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner blocks a low kick nicely.
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christiano punishes Wagner's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Wagner 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Wagner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
A big left from Wagner misses.
Wagner scores with a hook.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Konrad Wagner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Christiano digs a good hook to Wagner's body.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Christiano gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
Christiano tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Christiano lands with a right to the head.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wagner lands a nice uppercut.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Wagner avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Wagner trying to stall but Christiano improves his position.
Wagner stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner blocks a body shot from Christiano. #T1#
Christiano working aggressively here.
Wagner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christiano.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano blocking some punches.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano tries a body shot but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagner tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Wagner controls the action.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Konrad Wagner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
Wagner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano works Wagner's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Christiano's head back.
Christiano jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wagner misses with a low kick.#T3#
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Christiano throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Wagner with a nice calf kick.
Christiano throws a jab when Wagner was well out of range.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano 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.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wagner takes one to the chin there.
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Christiano throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
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!
Wagner swinging wildly here.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Wagner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wagner moves out of range of the body kick.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiano.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wagner avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Wagner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wagner 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 108
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Aleksy misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aleksy misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano cracks Aleksy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christiano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aleksy misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Christiano 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.
Aleksy lands a nice looking body shot.
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aleksy's coach down at DanBills Sketchy Basement was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aleksy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aleksy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aleksy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksy misses with a combination
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Christiano.#ROC#Aleksy is rocked!
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Aleksy moved out of range.
Aleksy is still on wobbly legs! Can Christiano finish him?
Christiano slips a jab from Aleksy.
Christiano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aleksy seems to have recovered his senses.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Aleksy.
A shot to the liver by Christiano. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Aleksy throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aleksy swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Aleksy jabs at Christiano's body.
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksy. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Aleksy's leg but Aleksy calmly moves out of range.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Aleksy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Aleksy ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aleksy.
Christiano slips under a jab from Aleksy.
Aleksy swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aleksy throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aleksy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksy throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Aleksy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christiano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Aleksy does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Aleksy.
Christiano takes a swing at Aleksy's ribcage but misses.
Aleksy thumps Christiano with a low kick.
Aleksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aleksy throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aleksy.
Aleksy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aleksy misses with the combination.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aleksy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aleksy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Aleksy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aleksy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Aleksy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Aleksy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aleksy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aleksy throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aleksy jabs Christiano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aleksy misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aleksy digs a good hook to Christiano's body.
Aleksy misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aleksy cracks Christiano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aleksy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aleksy throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aleksy digs a good hook to Christiano's body. #T4#
Aleksy moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Aleksy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aleksy avoids it.
A slow jab from Aleksy misses its intended target.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Christiano.
Aleksy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Aleksy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aleksy scores with a hook.
Aleksy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aleksy thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano scores with a counter punch that sends Aleksy to the canvas! Christiano smells blood - he's punishing Aleksy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Aleksy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Christiano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Jinx throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range.
Jinx scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jinx 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.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Christiano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJinx.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jinx moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Jinx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Jinx throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Nice body punch from Jinx.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano misses the jab.
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Jinx finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jinx.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jinx.
Jinx looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jinx scores with a jab.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jinx swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jinx throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range. #T1#
Jinx throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Jinx tries a low kick but Christiano avoids it.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Jinx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jinx thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jinx.
Christiano lands a jab to the head.
Jinx looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jinx cracks Christiano with a good jab.
Jinx darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Jinx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Jinx tries to land a front kick but Christiano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jinx tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christiano is able to avoid easily.
Christiano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jinx.
Jinx closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano delivers a nice body kick.
Christiano throws a body punch but Jinx moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Jinx counters with a body kick.
Jinx checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Christiano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Christiano tries a low kick but Jinx avoids it.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Jinx's shoulder, as Jinx tries to avoid the shot.
Jinx tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Jinx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
Jinx looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Jinx.
Jinx tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jinx.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
A jab lands there for Jinx.
A big left from Jinx misses.
Christiano throws the left hand but Jinx avoids the punch easily.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick from Jinx.
Jinx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano misses with a hook. Jinx ducked under it nicely.
Christiano defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jinx throws a leg kick that misses.
Jinx loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Christiano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jinx.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Jinx's front leg but catches the back leg as Jinx tries to avoid it.
Jinx swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
As Jinx backs away, Christiano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jinx is looking to slow Christiano down with leg kicks.
Jinx takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jinx moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano drops his hands momentarily and Jinx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano lands a nice shot that snaps Jinx's head back.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Jinx blocks the low kick.
Jinx misses with a hook.
Christiano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Jinx checks it.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jinx.
Christiano thumps Jinx with a low kick.#T4#
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Jinx is out of range.
Jinx checks a leg kick.
Jinx uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Jinx blocks the leg kick.
Jinx follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big right from Jinx misses.
Christiano drops his hands momentarily and Jinx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jinx, as that shot connected.
Christiano misses with a low kick as Jinx jumps back.
Jinx lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Jinx as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Jinx misses.
Jinx connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christiano. Christiano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jinx is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christiano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jinx checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jinx has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jinx misses with a jab to the body
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Christiano scores with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leroy Jinx will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christiano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christiano lands a head shot.
Christiano cracks Jinx with an open hand slap.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Jinx misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jinx throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christiano throws a low kick but Jinx avoids it.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jinx.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jinx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jinx moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Jinx lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Jinx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jinx.#T1#
Jinx misses with a looping left.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Jinx on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jinx uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Jinx misses the shot to the body.
Jinx takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Jinx.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Jinx saw that one coming.
Jinx 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.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Jinx checks the leg kick nicely there.
Christiano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jinx.
Jinx misses with the combination.
Jinx throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jinx tries to work over Christiano's front leg with a kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano lands a nice hook to Jinx's body. Jinx takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jinx moves away.
Leroy Jinx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jinx sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jinx misses with a straight left.
Jinx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano ducks right into an uppercut from Jinx.
Jinx lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jinx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
A cross from Christiano lands.
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jinx throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christiano 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.
Christiano defending well as Jinx loads up on a big left hand.
Jinx takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jinx let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jinx lets loose with a powerful body kick. Christiano will feel that in the morning.
Jinx is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Jinx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jinx blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Jinx coming out on top.
Jinx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jinx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jinx scores with a nice right hand.
Jinx's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jinx ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Jinx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Jinx.
Jinx looks for the body kick but Christiano saw that one coming.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick from Jinx.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
A solid body kick from Christiano.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Jinx's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jinx. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Jinx lands a really nice looking cross but Christiano seems unphased.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Jinx counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jinx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a body shot.#T4#
Jinx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christiano checks a low kick from Jinx.
Christiano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jinx just misses with a punch to the body.
Jinx misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Jinx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jinx! But no joy.
Christiano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jinx at a distance.
Jinx throws a leg kick
and Christiano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jinx bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christiano's head.
Jinx throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jinx connects with a body shot.
Christiano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jinx checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leroy Jinx will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Jinx.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Jinx looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Jinx throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Jinx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christiano.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Jinx takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Jinx looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jinx motions for Christiano to come forward. Jinx throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christiano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Jinx misses.
Jinx throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx sizes up Christiano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Jinx's leg but Jinx calmly moves out of range.
Jinx misses with a straight right.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jinx cracks Christiano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jinx misses with a body shot.
Christiano thumps Jinx with a low kick.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Jinx was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jinx scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jinx on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jinx.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jinx was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
A jab from Jinx misses.
Christiano 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.
Christiano moves forwards but Jinx connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jinx scores with a kick to the body.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Jinx raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Christiano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jinx connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jinx is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx misses with a body kick.
Christiano avoids a kick to the body.
Leroy Jinx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Jinx moved away.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jinx throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jinx is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Donk. Christiano catches Jinx right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Jinx misses the target.
Jinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano throwing a counter right hand but Jinx manages to avoid it.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jinx! But no joy.
Jinx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jinx checks it well.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick from Jinx.
Jinx throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Christiano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jinx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Jinx misses.
Jinx throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Jinx.
Jinx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Jinx.
Jinx looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jinx checks a low kick from Christiano.
Jinx steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Jinx steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Christiano lands a really nice looking cross but Jinx seems unphased.
Christiano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jinx.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Good standup being displayed there by Jinx as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jinx throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Jinx attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Jinx throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jinx.
Jinx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Jinx.
Jinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Jinx throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano is looking to slow Jinx down with leg kicks.
Jinx throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano cracks Jinx with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jinx has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
A leg kick checked by Jinx.
Christiano backing away here, and Jinx unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Christiano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jinx's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jinx throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christiano's head.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Jinx's head but Jinx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jinx.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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 Juan Christiano.
Well Jinx 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 90
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
Curtis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christiano.
Christiano needs to keep his hands up - Curtis had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Curtis clinches.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano 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.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Christiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano presses Curtis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land. #T1#
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Curtis tries to stall but Christiano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Christiano lands a left hand.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano is leaning against Curtis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Christiano.
Curtis blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Curtis.
We've been informed that Curtis 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.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Curtis lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Christiano is breathing heavily.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis lands an uppercut.#T2#
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Christiano digs a right hand underneath Curtis's ribcage. Curtis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis takes a shot to the head.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano lands an uppercut.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Curtis. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curtis is trying to maintain a safe position but Christiano gets an underhook and turns Curtis into the cage.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano blocks an uppercut.
Christiano lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Curtis.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Curtis lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Christiano tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Christiano lands a body shot.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano lands with a left to the head.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis lands an uppercut.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Christiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christiano blocking some punches.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
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#
Christiano tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Curtis rushes Christiano and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Curtis.
Darry Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Christiano.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis lands a body punch.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Christiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
A shot in the inside from Curtis.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Curtis.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano works on Curtis's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Christiano.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano. #T3#
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano takes a shot to the head.
Curtis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Good body shot from Christiano.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Christiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Christiano gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with the head strike. #T4#
Curtis works on Christiano's body with a couple of short punches.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Curtis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christiano or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Curtis lands a shot to the body.
Curtis slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christiano.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Christiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christiano letting Curtis take a breather here.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Curtis lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Curtis.
A low kick lands for Curtis.
Christiano looks to throw a body kick
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Curtis misses with a body shot
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christiano walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
Christiano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curtis finds it's way round the side to connect with Christiano's head.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Curtis counters with a good low kick that Christiano was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Curtis. #T1#
Curtis lands a lovely overhand right.
Curtis scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Curtis takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Curtis wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christiano. Christiano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Christiano keeps it at a distance.
Christiano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Curtis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Curtis is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Curtis counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Christiano shakes it off.#T2#
Curtis misses with a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Curtis checks it.
Curtis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christiano walks into a straight right hand from Curtis.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Curtis throws a lazy head kick
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Curtis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis misses with a two punch combination.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curtis. Curtis obviously looking to wear him down.
Curtis jabs Christiano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Curtis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curtis! But no joy.
Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Curtis wants to clinch.
Curtis tries to clinch up
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.#T4#
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Christiano blocks the leg kick.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Curtis avoided it.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
As Christiano backs off Curtis throws a huge counter combo but Christiano manages to avoid it all.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Curtis counters with a left to the body.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Curtis.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Curtis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christiano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christiano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Curtis throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curtis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Curtis takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis misses with a hook to the body
and Christiano counters with a nice kick to the body.
A cross from Curtis lands.#T1#
Christiano throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Curtis.
Christiano throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis lands a head kick!
Christiano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Christiano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curtis tries to land a body kick
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis misses with a body shot.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Curtis checks a leg kick.
Curtis wants to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch position.
Christiano thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Curtis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christiano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis scores with a kick to the body.
Christiano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curtis finds it's way round the side to connect with Christiano's head.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Curtis moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Curtis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.#CL2#
Curtis rushes Christiano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Christiano lands with a right to the head.
Christiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Christiano.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Christiano.
A short body shot lands from Christiano as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christiano scores with a shoulder strike.
Christiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Christiano lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Curtis has closed the distance and engaged Christiano in a clinch.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christiano.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
A short uppercut from Christiano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Curtis on the inside.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
Christiano is leaning against Curtis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Christiano.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Christiano.
Christiano gets through Curtis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curtis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands. #T2#
Good body shot from Curtis.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Curtis stalling against the cage.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Curtis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curtis.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Christiano lands an uppercut.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis looking to stall.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Curtis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Christiano avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curtis.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis works on Christiano's body with a couple of short punches.
Curtis tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action. #T4#
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Christiano.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Christiano controls his hands.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Christiano takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Curtis fails to land.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Christiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis lands a hook that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.

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 Juan Christiano.
I think Curtis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 47:49
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
Christiano defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Christiano checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Lee clinches.
A right hand to the body from Christiano.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
A short uppercut from Christiano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano. #T1#
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Christiano is working Lee over against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Christiano holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Lee.
Christiano blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Christiano breaks the clinch.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee moves forwards but Christiano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from Christiano. Those never looked like landing.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook but Lee blocks it.#T2#
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee 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.
Lee moves out of range as Christiano throws a body kick.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee thuds a left hand into Christiano's body.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
A punch combination from Christiano misses.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range. #CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christiano, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Christiano. #BC#
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano 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.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christiano throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Lee tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tries to work over Christiano's front leg with a kick but Christiano checks it.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christiano rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christiano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Christiano lands an overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Christiano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano slips a jab from Lee.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
A combination from Christiano does no damage.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christiano checks a leg kick. #T1#
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Christiano misses.
Christiano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christiano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christiano throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Christiano jabs at Lee's body.
Christiano tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Christiano was not able to check.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Lee misses with a looping right.
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee digs a good hook to Christiano's body.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Lee thumps Christiano with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christiano's head backwards.
Christiano tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Christiano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Lee throws a right hand that Christiano ducks under and follows up with a left that Christiano also avoids with ease.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano misses with a wild combination.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano cracks Lee with a good jab.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano 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.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch position.
A leg kick checked by Lee.#T4#
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano 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!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano thumps Lee with a low kick.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiano. That did some damage!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Christiano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano checks a low kick from Lee.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Christiano jabs at Lee's body.
Christiano connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Lee throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a nice hook to Christiano's body. Christiano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Christiano 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.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Lee moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Lee tries to clinch
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee motions for Christiano to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Christiano misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Christiano's head.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Christiano checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano walks into a jab.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Christiano digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Christiano lands the left hand.
Lee cracks Christiano with an open hand slap.#T3#
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Christiano throws a leg kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee is looking to slow Christiano down with leg kicks.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Christiano lands a jab to the nose.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Christiano shakes him off and moves away.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well. #T4#
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands a jab to Christiano's midsection.
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!
Christiano swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christiano lands a nice uppercut.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Christiano wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mister Lee just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.
Christiano lands with an overhand left.
Lee throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Christiano throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Christiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Lee throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Christiano moved out of range.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Christiano off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano swinging wildly here.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Lee has Christiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lee decides to pull guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Christiano controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Christiano pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Christiano stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christiano tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Christiano tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.
Lee takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Christiano tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee 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.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano lands a front kick.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Christiano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Christiano throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano had his way with Mister Lee in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lee walks into a left hand.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Christiano throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Lee catches Christiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Christiano tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
Christiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Christiano fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Christiano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Christiano throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee wants to clinch.#T2#
Christiano slips a straight right by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Christiano checks a low kick from Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Christiano misses the target.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christiano.#T3#
Lee checks a low kick from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Christiano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee lands with a cross.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee misses with a hook. Christiano ducked under it nicely.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christiano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christiano slips under a jab.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Lee blocks a jab.#T4#
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee slips under a jab from Christiano.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Christiano lands with a nice body punch.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Jab by Christiano.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Mister Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano retains his welterweight title!
Juan Christiano 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 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano throws a wild body kick that Matsuzaka sees coming a mile off.
Juan Christiano 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.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christiano defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuzaka momentarily.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christiano lands the left hand.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Christiano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Christiano misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka throws a series of punches but Christiano avoids them all with ease.
Christiano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christiano lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
It seemed like Matsuzaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Christiano scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Matsuzaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christiano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Christiano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuzaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Christiano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Matsuzaka takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuzaka can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matsuzaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christiano has got the better of the exchanges.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christiano lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuzaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsuzaka is able to avoid easily.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Christiano cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Matsuzaka saw that one coming.
Christiano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuzaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuzaka.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
Christiano slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.#T3#
Christiano throws a head kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuzaka 's knee.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano cracks a nice hook into Matsuzaka's ribs.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Christiano misses with a wild combination.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano lands a front kick.#T4#
Matsuzaka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka walks into a jab.
Christiano lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Christiano digs a good hook to Matsuzaka's body.
Christiano 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Christiano throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Matsuzaka moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Matsuzaka lands with a straight right. Christiano didn't see that one coming.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano pushes Matsuzaka away with a front kick.#T2#
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsuzaka.
Christiano wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Christiano swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Christiano misses with a head kick. #T4#
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws out a powerful jab.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christiano's head.
A jab from Christiano misses.
A nice side step and Matsuzaka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christiano fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsuzaka in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Juan Christiano did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Matsuzaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Matsuzaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses.
Christiano lands a jab to Matsuzaka's midsection.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christiano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Christiano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Christiano 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.
Christiano scores with a jab. Matsuzaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christiano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Christiano jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
It looked like Christiano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsuzaka.
Christiano misses with a body shot
and Matsuzaka counters with a left to the body.
Christiano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #T2#
Matsuzaka throws the kick towards the body but Christiano avoids it.
Christiano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Christiano.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Matsuzaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Matsuzaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Matsuzaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka stuns Christiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Christiano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Matsuzaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christiano to score with a decent uppercut.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Christiano does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano had his way with Keisuke Matsuzaka in that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka misses with a kick to the body
and Christiano counters with a nice leg kick.
Christiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Christiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuzaka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Christiano.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Matsuzaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Matsuzaka down.
Christiano throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Matsuzaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Christiano's body.
Matsuzaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Christiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christiano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Matsuzaka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Matsuzaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsuzaka connects with a body shot.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Matsuzaka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Matsuzaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuzaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuzaka thuds his shin into the meat of Christiano's side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Jab by Christiano.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a counter combo.
Christiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiano throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano retains his welterweight title!
Juan Christiano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 72
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Bass misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano counters with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bass to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
Christiano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Bass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christiano scores with a three punch combo!
Bass throws a leg kick
and Christiano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bass connects with a leg kick.
Bass throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Christiano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Bass's shoulder, as Bass tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass digs a good hook to Christiano's body. #T1#
Bass avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bass.
Bass shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bass throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bass.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
enabling Bass to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Bass misses.
Christiano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Bass counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a lazy uppercut
and Bass counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bass. #T2#
Bass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Christiano
and Bass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Bass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Bass moved away.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Bass moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Bass moved out of range.
Christiano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bass throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Bass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano feints and then cracks Bass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bass down.
Bass ducks right into an uppercut from Christiano.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.#T4#
Bass buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano lands with a nice body kick.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bass misses with an uppercut.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
letting Bass counter with a right hand.
Bass misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Bass misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bass there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bass feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Bass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Bass was not able to check.
Christiano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bass counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Bass flicks out a counter leg kick but Christiano steps away.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass cracks Christiano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano feints and then cracks Bass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bass down. #T1#
Bass throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Bass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Bass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bass misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
Bass swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Bass throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Christiano lands a head shot.
Bass misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Bass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bass scores with a leg kick.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christiano cracks Bass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bass blocks the body kick.
Bass throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Bass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Good leg kick by Bass.
Bass throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Christiano counters with a crisp one two that drops Bass! Christiano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bass to his feet! Bass is in big trouble!#ROC#Bass is rocked!
Bass cracks Christiano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bass with a nice calf kick.
Bass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bass scrambles back to his feet.
Bass misses with a left hand
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Bass 's knee.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bass's sensitive parts.
Christiano misses with a body kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Bass misses with a hook to the body
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
A cross from Bass lands.
Christiano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Bass counters with a crisp right hand that drops Christiano! Bass lets Christiano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Christiano is rocked!
Bass throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Christiano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oh Christiano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano lands a jab to Bass's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronnie Bass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christiano seems to have got his legs back now.
Bass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano misses with a hook. Bass ducked under it nicely.
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Bass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bass slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bass.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Christiano throws a body kick that misses
and Bass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bass misses with a hook.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Bass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christiano throws a one two combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bass 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 Christiano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christiano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Christiano connects with a right hand. Bass shakes it off.#T2#
Bass lunges at Christiano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christiano's hand.
Bass swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Bass.
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bass was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Bass misses with a straight left.
Bass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Christiano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christiano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christiano thows a body kick. Bass tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Bass misses with a low kick.
Christiano tests Bass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bass throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bass throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Bass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano backing away here, and Bass unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bass thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Christiano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bass eats them both and turns towards Christiano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bass throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Bass is still on wobbly legs! Can Christiano finish him?
Christiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bass counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Juan Christiano's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bass seems to have recovered his senses.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Christiano.
Bass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Juan Christiano did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano'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.#R4#
A slow jab from Christiano misses its intended target.
Bass is looking to score with low kicks.
Bass just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChristiano.
Christiano misses with the body kick
and Bass counters with an inside leg kick.
Bass throws a leg kick
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bass.
Christiano throws a push kick but Bass slaps the foot to one side.
Bass looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bass misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christiano misses the jab.
Bass scores with a jab to the body.
Bass throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Bass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bass scores with a punch to the head.
Bass thows a leg kick but Christiano checks it
and Christiano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Bass throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bass misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Bass was not able to check.
Bass sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Christiano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Bass throws a leg kick
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Bass misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Christiano misses with a hook
and Bass counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano throws a lazy head kick
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
Bass throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass thumps Christiano with a low kick.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bass was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano had his way with Ronnie Bass in that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A low kick from Bass is predictable there
and Christiano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Christiano blocks a jab.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Bass flicks out a counter leg kick but Christiano steps away.
Christiano tests Bass's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bass moves away.
Bass swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Bass lands a leg kick that knocks Christiano off balance momentarily.
Bass misses with a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Bass 's knee.
Christiano's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bass swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Ronnie Bass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Christiano misses with a low kick as Bass jumps back.
Christiano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christiano misses the jab.
Bass tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Bass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christiano's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano loads up on a big right hand but Bass slips the punch.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christiano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bass.#T3#
Bass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Bass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Bass.
Christiano lands a head kick!
Bass tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Bass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Bass misses with a body shot
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bass tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano misses with a hook. Bass ducked under it nicely.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Bass.
A bone on bone clash there as Bass blocks the leg kick.
Bass lands the left hand.
Bass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Bass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Christiano slips a straight right by Bass.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Bass.
Well Christiano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:48
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Juan Christiano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 63
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Crow finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Crow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Christiano misses with a low kick as Crow jumps back.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Donk. Christiano catches Crow right on the button with a cross.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Crow lands a jab to the head.
Crow throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Crow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Crow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crow.
Christiano lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Christiano throws a lazy right hand but Crow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crow throws a low kick, looking for Christiano's leg but Christiano calmly moves out of range.
Christiano tries to land a body kick
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Crow throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Crow.
Crow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Christiano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Crow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crow digs a good body shot into Christiano's ribs.
Crow throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Crow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Crow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Crow misses.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano lands with a cross.
Crow lands with a cross.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Christiano tries to work over Crow's front leg with a kick but Crow checks it.
Crow takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crow loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Crow throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Crow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crow tried to score with a low kick but Christiano checks it.
Crow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crow looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Crow lands an overhand right.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
Nice uppercut there from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a hook. Crow ducked under it nicely.
Crow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiano. That did some damage!
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crow.
Christiano misses with a 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!
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crow checks a leg kick.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crow.
Crow 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. #T4#
Crow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Crow lands with a hook. Christiano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Crow misses.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crow misses the jab.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crow throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Crow takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Crow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christiano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow misses with a straight right.
Crow throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Crow's knee but Crow avoids it well.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crow staying out of range there.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Crow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Crow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Christiano slips under a jab from Crow.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Crow connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano thuds his shin into the meat of Crow's side.
A solid body kick from Christiano.
Christiano lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Crow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano avoids a kick to the body.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christiano checks it well.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano throws a nice head kick!
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crow throws a chopping leg kick but Christiano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws a right hand that misses
and Crow counters with a low kick, right behind Christiano 's knee.
Christiano misses with a jab to the body
and Crow counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Christiano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Christiano lands a body shot.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Crow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Crow, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Crow.
Crow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crow moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crow misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Crow throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Crow only half commits.
Crow throws a body kick that misses.
Crow backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Crow misses with a hook.
Crow swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Crow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano jabs Crow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Crow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Crow tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Crow avoids the body shot from Christiano.
It looked like Crow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crow tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Crow.
Christiano throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow.
Crow moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Crow throws out a leg kick but Christiano moves out of range and Crow only half commits.
Crow lands a glancing blow to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.#T4#
Crow lands a head shot.
Crow motions for Christiano to come forward. Crow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano counters with a body kick.
Christiano scores with a head kick. Crow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A left lands for Christiano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Christiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
Christiano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.
Crow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Christiano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Crow saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Crow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Crow's knee but Crow avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Crow down.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Crow misses with a body shot.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crow.
Crow lands a slapping body shot.
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Crow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Christiano misses
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Crow avoids it with no problem.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christiano - the referee stops the clock and Crow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christiano. Crow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Crow blocks a low kick nicely.
Crow 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.
Crow slips a straight right by Christiano.
Christiano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christiano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Crow.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crow throws the kick towards the body but Christiano avoids it.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crow under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow throws a solid leg kick but Christiano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crow.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crow. #T2#
Christiano scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Christiano.
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crow throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
Crow scores with a hook to the body. Christiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crow blocks the body kick.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Crow 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.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Crow misses the target.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Crow blocks the body kick.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Crow misses its target.
Crow throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano scores with a leg kick.
Crow throws a big shot that misses.
Crow looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Crow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow is looking to chop away at Christiano's legs.
Jab by Crow.
Crow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crow misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Crow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christiano tests Crow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow moves out of range of the leg kick from Christiano.#T4#
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crow misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Crow ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Crow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Crow settles back down.
A low kick from Christiano misses
enabling Crow to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Crow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Crow's legs.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano 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.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Crow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Crow moved away.
Crow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan Christiano just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Christiano cracks Crow with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Crow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crow checks it well.
Crow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Christiano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano needs to keep his hands up - Crow had a free shot at his head there.
Crow checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Christiano swings for the body but Crow moves out of range. #T1#
Crow throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Crow misses.
Crow just misses with a punch to the body.
Crow moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but Crow moves out of range easily.
Christiano throws a body punch but Crow moves out of range.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Crow moved out of range.
Crow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crow connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crow scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Crow. Those never looked like landing.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Crow.
Christiano is looking to score with low kicks.
Crow throws a chopping leg kick but Christiano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crow looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Crow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Crow blocks the low kick.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crow throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano cracks Crow with a good jab.
A big left from Crow misses.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crow catches Christiano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crow throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crow manages to avoid it.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crow.
Nice body kick from Crow.
Crow swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Crow slips a straight right by Christiano.
Crow checks a low kick from Christiano.
Christiano walks into a left hand. #T3#
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Crow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crow misses with a hook.
A left lands for Christiano.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Crow avoids it.
Crow slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Christiano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Crow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crow looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow checks a low kick from Christiano.
Crow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christiano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.
Crow swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Crow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Crow connects with a body shot.
Christiano scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Crow misses its intended target.
Christiano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crow throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christiano! But no joy.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano moves out of range as Crow strikes.
Crow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christiano's head backwards.
Crow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christiano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.#R5#
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow throws a front kick aimed at Christiano's knee but Christiano avoids it well.
Crow slips a jab and a cross from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Crow moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Crow tries a low kick but Christiano avoids it.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Crow avoids it.
Christiano misses with a hook to the body
and Crow counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Crow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
Crow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano walks into a straight right hand from Crow.
Crow connects with a body shot that sends Christiano's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Christiano - just one landing.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Christiano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crow's head.
Crow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Crow should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Christiano misses.
Crow scores with a shot to the body.
Christiano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Crow jabs Christiano right on the nose. Christiano blinks but takes it well.
Crow avoids a kick to the body.
Crow throwing a counter right hand but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Crow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Crow misses with a straight left.
Crow throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Crow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Crow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christiano.
Crow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Crow slips under a jab from Christiano.
Crow misses the shot to the body.
Crow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crow scrambles back to his feet.
Crow jabs at Christiano's body.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses
and Crow counters with a nice uppercut.
Crow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Crow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by Christiano there.
Crow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Crow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Crow thinks about countering with a body kick.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crow moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Crow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crow. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Christiano swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
Christiano throws a looping overhand right but Crow ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow slips a jab from Christiano.
Crow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Christiano connects with a high 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!
Crow swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Crow.
Crow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with an outside leg kick.
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Crow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow 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.
Crow is looking to score with low kicks.
Crow misses with a straight right.
Christiano lands a head kick. Crow smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crow walks into a jab.
Crow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crow checks a leg kick nicely.
Crow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christiano just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Crow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Christiano.
Well Christiano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Juan Christiano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 57
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Christiano ducks down to avoid it.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Christiano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Christiano scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Christiano slips under a jab.
Christiano throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down 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!
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Christiano throws a big shot that misses.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiano motions for Barbosa to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Christiano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Barbosa misses the jab.#CL2#
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Christiano in a clinch.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Barbosa.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Christiano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Christiano lands a nice uppercut.
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Christiano blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action. #T4#
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christiano lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Christiano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christiano's gas tank.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Christiano.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baldomir Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano'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#
Christiano with a hook.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Christiano misses.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
It looks like Christiano has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Christiano backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Christiano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.#T1#
Christiano throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Christiano misses.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Christiano misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Christiano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christiano thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Christiano with a series of wild strikes but Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiano misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Christiano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christiano lands with a right hand.
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Christiano staying out of range there.#T4#
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.#CL2#
Barbosa has Christiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa gets through Christiano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christiano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike.
Christiano works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
Christiano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Christiano digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano'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#
Christiano misses with a leg kick.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Christiano pushes him off.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christiano.
Barbosa tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christiano thinking. #T1#
Christiano throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Christiano.#T2#
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Christiano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Christiano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Christiano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Christiano blocks an uppercut.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Christiano lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christiano 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 42
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Bass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Bass misses.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bass.
Bass checks a low kick from Christiano.
Bass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Bass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Bass avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Bass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass lands with an uppercut that bounces Christiano off the cage and back into range.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut lands for Christiano. That snapped Bass's head back. #T1#
Bass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
That kick from Bass tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Bass defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bass checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bass jabs Christiano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
A countering left hand to the body from Bass misses.
Bass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Bass 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 low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bass misses with an uppercut
and Christiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
Bass misses the shot to the body.
Christiano lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
and Bass counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Christiano misses
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Bass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Christiano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bass only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Jab from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
Bass fails to land with a series of punches.
Christiano jabs Bass right on the nose. Bass blinks but takes it well.
Christiano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bass misses with a double jab
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
Bass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Bass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Christiano has been cut.
Christiano misses with a hook
and Bass counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bass.
Christiano lands with a straight right. Bass didn't see that one coming.
Bass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano defending well as Bass loads up on a big left hand.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Christiano moves out of range of the leg kick from Bass.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bass looks to land a body kick but Christiano moved away.#T1#
Bass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christiano at a distance.
Christiano cracks Bass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bass throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Bass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christiano.
Christiano sets himself, and Bass steps forward looking for the clinch! Christiano avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut there from Christiano.
Bass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bass.
Bass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bass throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Christiano connects with a single shot there.
Bass misses with a left hand
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bass connects with a solid leg kick.
Bass throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bass misses with a left hand
and Christiano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Christiano thuds his shin into the meat of Bass's side.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bass throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bass throws a nice looking combination but Christiano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bass.
Bass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
Bass clobbers Christiano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Bass does it's job there.
Bass takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bass.
Christiano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Christiano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bass looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronnie Bass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juan Christiano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bass tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Bass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Bass is just out of range.
Bass checks a leg kick nicely.
Christiano misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Bass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano. #T1#
Bass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OH! Christiano has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bass smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bass unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Christiano sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronnie Bass!
Ronnie Bass is the new welterweight champion!
Ronnie Bass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 36
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Christiano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Fuhren 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.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuhren.
Fuhren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christiano with a body shot.
Christiano jabs at Fuhren's body.
We've been told by Christiano's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fuhren tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Fuhren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuhren avoided it.
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuhren lands with a cross.
Fuhren sizes up Christiano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano slips under a jab.
Christiano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fuhren misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A jab from Fuhren misses.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuhren lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiano 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.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fuhren. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Fuhren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
and Fuhren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fuhren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Fuhren off balance momentarily.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Christiano scores with a spinning back kick!
Christiano misses with a straight left. #T2#
Fuhren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Fuhren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuhren on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano drops his hands momentarily and Fuhren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuhren misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Fuhren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuhren moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuhren.
Fuhren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Fuhren throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuhren just manages to avoid it.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand
and Fuhren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuhren tries to clinch up.
It appears Christiano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Fuhren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fuhren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuhren throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Christiano finds it's target.
Fuhren misses the shot to the body.
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Christiano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.#T4##CL2#
Fuhren moves into the clinch successfully.
Fuhren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fuhren blocks an uppercut.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christiano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuhren tries to throw a body punch but Christiano avoids it by throwing Fuhren back against the cage.
Christiano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano lands a body punch.
Fuhren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fuhren.
Fuhren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuhren blocking some punches.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuhren.
Christiano misses with some punches.
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 Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fuhren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Christiano cracks Fuhren with an open hand slap.
Fuhren misses the shot to the body.
Christiano misses the jab.
Christiano lands a head shot.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Fuhren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuhren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuhren lands with a nice combination. Christiano backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuhren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuhren swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Fuhren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christiano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Christiano misses.
Christiano walks into a straight right hand from Fuhren.
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuhren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christiano rather than just go for the knockout.
Christiano staying out of range there.
A jab from Fuhren misses. #T2#
Fuhren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christiano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuhren.
Christiano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fuhren tries to clinch up but Christiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuhren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano is looking to counter punch.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuhren on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiano circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fuhren looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Fuhren cracks Christiano with an open hand slap.
Fuhren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuhren tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuhren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuhren throws out a powerful jab.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuhren checks a leg kick.
Fuhren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuhren.
Fuhren wants to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Fuhren looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuhren checks a leg kick.
Fuhren throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuhren takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Fuhren tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fuhren checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuhren tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
Fuhren throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Fuhren throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Psiris Fuhren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Fuhren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuhren connects with a nice looking jab.
Christiano throws an off balance right hand
and Fuhren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christiano tried to score with a low kick but Fuhren checks it.
Fuhren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fuhren misses with a jab to the body
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christiano tries a low kick but Fuhren avoids it.
Fuhren looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuhren takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christiano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Fuhren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Fuhren misses with a lunging right hand
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuhren digs a good body shot into Christiano's ribs.
Fuhren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuhren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Fuhren there.
Fuhren slips under a jab.
Christiano lands with a cross. #T2#
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuhren.
Christiano tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuhren avoided it.
Fuhren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuhren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuhren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christiano. Christiano obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuhren misses with a looping left.
Fuhren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Fuhren 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.
Christiano cracks Fuhren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christiano tries a low kick but Fuhren avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Christiano as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Fuhren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Fuhren missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
letting Fuhren counter with a right hand.
Fuhren slips a jab from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuhren counters with a nice body shot.
Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuhren.
Fuhren throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Christiano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuhren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Fuhren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Christiano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano moves forwards but Fuhren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuhren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Fuhren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fuhren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Fuhren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christiano thinking.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Fuhren.
Christiano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Christiano jabs Fuhren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Psiris Fuhren just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuhren throws out the jab.
Christiano delivers a nice body kick.
Fuhren throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Christiano to counter with a crisp jab.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuhren misses with a hook.
Fuhren looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Fuhren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuhren on the side of the head. #KD#
Christiano cracks Fuhren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Christiano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fuhren to stand back up!#ROC#Fuhren is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuhren misses with a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a huge left! Fuhren is in big trouble! He's backing up but Christiano isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fuhren from any more damage. A dominating finish by Christiano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Christiano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Psiris Fuhren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanted war. I got war. That was a fun scrap. Psiris Fuhren backs down from no man. Onward and upward. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 30
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy body kick
and Vovchanchyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vovchanchyn lands with a straight right. Christiano didn't see that one coming.
Vovchanchyn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Vovchanchyn blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Some bone on bone action there as Christiano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christiano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick that misses.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Christiano looks for the body kick but Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Christiano against the cage.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn. #BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vovchanchyn thuds his shin into the meat of Christiano's side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vovchanchyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christiano's head backwards.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Christiano misses.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Vovchanchyn's leg. Vovchanchyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vovchanchyn stuns Christiano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vovchanchyn feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vovchanchyn's head backwards.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook to the body
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Vovchanchyn punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.
Vovchanchyn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination that misses
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Vovchanchyn was not able to check.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn looks for the body kick but Christiano saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vovchanchyn has time to react.
Vovchanchyn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christiano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiano.
Nice defenses there by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination. Christiano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn thows a body kick. Christiano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn digs a good hook to Christiano's body.
Christiano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick but Christiano moved away.
Vovchanchyn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christiano slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws the kick towards the body but Christiano avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
That's time! Vovchanchyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vovchanchyn lands with a hook. Christiano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick, looking for Christiano's leg but Christiano calmly moves out of range.
Christiano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vovchanchyn blocks it well.
Christiano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vovchanchyn. That one must have hurt.
Vovchanchyn misses the shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christiano misses the jab.#CL#
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short shot to the head.
Christiano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Christiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow. #BC#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christiano can do to turn this around?
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
Christiano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Vovchanchyn does no damage.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Christiano.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vovchanchyn connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Vovchanchyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Vovchanchyn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Vovchanchyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Vovchanchyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy body kick from Vovchanchyn
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab. Christiano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano misses the jab.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vovchanchyn is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano misses with a low kick as Vovchanchyn jumps back.
Vovchanchyn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Vovchanchyn saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christiano is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
Christiano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn feints and then cracks Christiano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christiano down.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Christiano slips under a jab.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Vovchanchyn avoids it with no problem.
Christiano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano throws a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Christiano misses with a leg kick
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vovchanchyn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vovchanchyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vovchanchyn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Christiano scores with a hook to the body. Vovchanchyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vovchanchyn lands with a right hand.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
Christiano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn'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.#R3#
Christiano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Good leg kick by Vovchanchyn.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Vovchanchyn saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vovchanchyn clobbers Christiano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christiano's head backwards.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Christiano throws out a loose jab but Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn connects with an inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiano.
Christiano flicks out a counter leg kick but Vovchanchyn steps away.
Vovchanchyn connects with a single shot there.
Christiano slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
And Christiano responds with a good body kick, but Vovchanchyn manages to step out the way in time.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
Vovchanchyn scores with a leg kick.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Vovchanchyn lands with an overhand left.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
Christiano connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano 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.
Vovchanchyn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn connects with a single shot there.
Vovchanchyn throws out a powerful jab.
Christiano needs to keep his hands up - Vovchanchyn had a free shot at his head there.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Christiano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano counters with a body kick.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Vovchanchyn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vovchanchyn misses the shot to the body.
Christiano lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.
Christiano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Christiano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Vovchanchyn darts in and clinches Christiano up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Christiano smiles and moves away.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vovchanchyn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Vovchanchyn is just out of range.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Christiano is predictable there
and Vovchanchyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Vovchanchyn pushes Christiano up against the cage in a clinch.
Christiano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Christiano pushes Vovchanchyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Christiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christiano lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vovchanchyn with a nice calf kick.
Vovchanchyn cracks Christiano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Christiano. Beautiful body shot.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christiano throws a hook but Vovchanchyn avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn misses the body punch
letting Christiano counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vovchanchyn at a distance.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick that misses
and Christiano counters with an outside leg kick.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.#T1#
Vovchanchyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christiano.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Vovchanchyn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.
A big right from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn scores with the left hand. Christiano knows he should have avoided that one.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn checks a low kick from Christiano.#T2#
Vovchanchyn cracks Christiano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body kick.
Christiano misses with an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn misses with a low kick.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn digs a good body shot into Christiano's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn misses with a few strikes there.
Vovchanchyn connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Christiano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vovchanchyn's sensitive parts. #T3#
Christiano connects with a body shot that sends Vovchanchyn's belly button to the back.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Christiano misses.
Vovchanchyn lands with a good body shot.
Christiano blocks the body kick.
Vovchanchyn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Christiano walks into a straight right hand from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Vovchanchyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick from Vovchanchyn lands but Christiano takes it in his stride.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Vovchanchyn forces Christiano back against the cage and clinches.
Christiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vovchanchyn.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vovchanchyn backwards.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn had his way with Juan Christiano in that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn'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!#R5#
Vovchanchyn pushes Christiano away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Vovchanchyn throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Christiano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vovchanchyn throws a wild body kick that Christiano sees coming a mile off.
Vovchanchyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christiano moves out of range as Vovchanchyn strikes.#T1#
Christiano lands with a good body shot.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice body kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a one two combo.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christiano tries a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Vovchanchyn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vovchanchyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vovchanchyn.#T2#
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano with a nice calf kick.
Vovchanchyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vovchanchyn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vovchanchyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a shot to the body
and Vovchanchyn counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the chin there.
Vovchanchyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Vovchanchyn clinches with his opponent.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Christiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Christiano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vovchanchyn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Christiano prevents a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Christiano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christiano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Vovchanchyn off balance momentarily.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Vovchanchyn.
Christiano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vovchanchyn gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Christiano gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vovchanchyn is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
Juan Christiano is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Juan Christiano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Igor Vovchanchyn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew this would be a very tough one. Congrats to Juan and I think he will be a very tough guy to beat for anyone in the division going forward'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Marka throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christiano jabs Marka right on the nose. Marka blinks but takes it well.
Marka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Marka blocks the low kick.
Marka tries to clinch up
and Christiano counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Marka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka looking to pass the guard.
Christiano pulls Marka in to control the position. #T1#
Christiano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marka being controlled here momentarily.
Marka throws a big right hand that misses.
Marka throws a big elbow that misses.
Marka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marka stops Christiano from standing up.
Christiano trying to control the position here.
Christiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marka is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marka prevents Christiano from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Christiano slips the punch.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christiano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christiano sprawls well. Christiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marka gets slowly back to his feet.
Marka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marka blocks a jab.
Marka tries to counter with a takedown but Christiano is quick to defend against it.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Marka moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
Marka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marka misses with a straight left.
Christiano leaves Marka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christiano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marka.#T4#
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Marka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christiano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marka finds it's way round the side to connect with Christiano's head.
Marka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Marka misses.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
Marka checks a leg kick.
Marka walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marka.
Christiano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marka dives in for a single leg takedown but Christiano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Christiano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Christiano throws a push kick but Marka slaps the foot to one side.
Marka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marka moves away from the strike by Christiano.
Marka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses the jab.
Marka throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano throws out a counter right but Marka avoids it with no problem.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Marka's leg but Marka calmly moves out of range.
Christiano lands a jab to Marka's midsection.#T1#
Christiano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Marka missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Marka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christiano defends well and Marka ends up having to push Christiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luka Marka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marka throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
Christiano sizes up Marka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Marka misses the shot to the body.
Christiano tries a low kick but Marka avoids it.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Christiano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Christiano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marka tries to land a knee to the head but Christiano blocks with his arms.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Marka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Christiano. #T3#
Christiano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano scores with a shot to the side of Marka's head.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Marka.
Marka tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Marka blocks a body shot from Christiano.
Marka is trying to drag Christiano to the mat but Christiano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Christiano prevents it.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Marka throws an elbow but it misses.
Marka wants a takedown.
Marka trying to land knees to the body.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano has Marka pressed against the cage, preventing Marka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Christiano. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Christiano as the two fighters clinch.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Marka blocks an uppercut.
Christiano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marka is trying to drag Christiano to the mat but Christiano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marka misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano lands a right hand.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Christiano.
Marka missing with knees to the body.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Marka avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Christiano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Christiano.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markas head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marka tries for a takedown but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christiano cracks Marka with an open hand slap.
Marka is looking to clinch.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christiano misses with a hook. Marka ducked under it nicely.
Christiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Marka off the cage and back into range.
Christiano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marka's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a push kick but Marka slaps the foot to one side.
Marka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka feinted with a counter takedown.
Marka misses with a looping left.#T1#
Marka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christiano but Christiano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marka throws a lazy uppercut
and Christiano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
Christiano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Marka connects with a body shot.
Marka misses with a double jab
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Marka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Both fighters circling a little - Christiano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Christiano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christiano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christiano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luka Marka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Marka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Christiano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Marka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marka.
Marka 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.
Christiano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marka wants to sweep but no luck.
Christiano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Christiano preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Christiano gets to his feet. Marka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Christiano lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Christiano.
Marka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christiano 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!

Event: SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano thinks about the counter body kick.
Reeves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reeves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reeves looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Reeves throws a combination that misses
and Christiano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reeves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reeves misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Christiano.
Reeves takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Reeves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reeves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
Reeves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christiano's waist but Christiano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reeves off to one side.
Reeves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Reeves 's knee.
Reeves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Reeves down. #T1#
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reeves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Reeves off the cage and back into range.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Christiano coming out on top.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reeves is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reeves with a body shot.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reeves throws out the jab.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Reeves swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Christiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Christiano gets caught napping as Reeves dives in and scores a takedown. Christiano manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves stays in close to Christiano's body and controls the position. #T2#
Reeves wants to control from the top but Christiano keeps moving.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christiano keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully.
Reeves is in close to Christiano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christiano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reeves controls the pace.
Reeves stopping the sweep attempt from Christiano.
Christiano is pulling down on Reeves's head. It's preventing any offense from Reeves, at least for the moment.
Reeves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Christiano has his hands on Reeves's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reeves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiano on the side of the head.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reeves.
Reeves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reeves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Reeves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christiano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Christiano explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano avoids the body shot from Reeves.
Reeves punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.
Reeves is looking to clinch.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reeves misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Reeves off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reeves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reeves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reeves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Christiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reeves is looking to wear down Christiano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christiano stuns Reeves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Reeves lands with a right hand.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reeves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Christiano.
Reeves misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Reeves.
Christiano keeps the fight on the outside.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Reeves.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reeves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reeves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Reeves shoots in but no luck this time.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Reeves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano lands a nice shot that snaps Reeves's head back.
Reeves is looking to clinch.
Christiano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano slips a jab from Reeves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reeves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Reeves's defenses.
Reeves misses the shot to the body.
Christiano thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reeves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reeves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reeves throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Reeves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christiano to score with a decent uppercut.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reeves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reeves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reeves doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano cracks Reeves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano keeps the fight on the outside.
Reeves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Reeves is wise to it.
Reeves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Reeves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Christiano thumps Reeves with a low kick.
Nice cross by Christiano.
Reeves misses the shot to the body.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reeves.
And Christiano responds with a good body kick, but Reeves manages to step out the way in time.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches up with Christiano, looking for a takedown. Reeves pushes Christiano against the cage but Christiano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reeves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Christiano.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reeves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a looping right hand.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reeves.
Reeves darts in looking for a takedown but Christiano gets double underhooks and turns Reeves into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano thuds his right hand into Reeves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reeves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reeves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reeves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reeves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reeves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.#CL#
Reeves forces Christiano back against the cage and clinches.
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##BC2#
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christiano!
Christiano dips to his left and cracks Reeves with an uppercut!
A jab from Reeves misses.
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reeves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano lands a nice hook to Reeves's body. Reeves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reeves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano lands with a hook. Reeves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano 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#
Reeves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reeves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reeves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reeves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiano.
Reeves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reeves ducks right into an uppercut from Christiano.
Reeves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reeves takes one to the chin there.
Reeves swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Christiano stuns Reeves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christiano delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reeves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Christiano does it's job there.
Christiano lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano lands with a shot to the body.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.#T1#
Christiano connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Reeves throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
A lazy body kick from Reeves
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano lands a jab to the head.
Reeves tries to bum rush Christiano with a series of wild strikes but Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Christiano cracks Reeves with an open hand slap.
Reeves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Reeves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Christiano clobbers Reeves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reeves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reeves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Reeves is rocked!#T2#
Reeves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Reeves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reeves throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a right hand to the body.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christiano feints and then cracks Reeves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reeves down.
Christiano drops Reeves with a naaaaasty hook - Reeves is in real trouble here! Christiano dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
After winning the bout, Juan Christiano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Checkmate Championship 9
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law with a poor takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law with a poor takedown
and Christiano counters with a nice body kick.
Christiano lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Law 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.
Law won't allow Christiano to sweep him here.
Christiano is adopting a defensive guard.
Law in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Christiano.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Christiano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christiano defends it easily.#SU#
Christiano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD2#
Law scores with a takedown into Christiano's guard.
Christiano is controlling Law's posture.
Law postures up in Christiano's guard and throws a big left but Christiano blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Law working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Christiano is pulling down on Law's head to control his posture.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Law has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law is fighting to break Christiano's control of his arms but Christiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Christiano has wrist control.
Christiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
Law throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christiano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Christiano controlling the action here.
Christiano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Christiano prevents Law from improving his position.
Law is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christiano's back!
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!
Christiano trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Christiano hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Law. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Christiano is in bad spot here.
Law misses with an elbow to the head.
Christiano can't escape the position.
Law throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Christiano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Law gets his way!
Christiano covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Law is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Christiano right now.
Christiano is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Law on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Christiano is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4##SUB2#
Christiano showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Law working for a choke but Christiano is defending well.
Christiano trying to control the hands but Law won't let him.
Law misses with an elbow to the head.
Law is striking well from the back but Christiano escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Christiano is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Law working Christiano over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Law dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Law decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christiano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Law scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christiano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Christiano is trying to control but can't.
Law thows a huge punch but Christiano dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano is positioning himself well to prevent Law advancing to mount.
Tyson Law has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christiano'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#
Christiano tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Law.
Christiano has his hands clasped together around Law's back. He's all about the action.
Further stalling from Christiano.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Law working Christiano over with strikes.
Law scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Christiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Law is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB2#
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Law working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christiano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Christiano has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christiano wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Law working over Christiano with some ground and pound. Christiano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law throwing shots but Christiano is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Law is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Christiano to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Christiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Law is one step ahead there. #T3#
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christiano wants to sweep but no luck.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
Christiano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christiano controlling Law's posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Law lands a couple of elbows.
Christiano is pulling down on Law's head to control his posture.
Law passes into half guard.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
Christiano is controlling Law's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Law working Christiano over with strikes. #SUB2#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christiano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christiano tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Law there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Law 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#
Law shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Law shoots and misses
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Law.
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Law takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Law shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown but Christiano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Law's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christiano! #T1#
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christiano defends it nicely.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Christiano's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Law.
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Christiano as Law shoots in.
Christiano throws a quick counter head kick but Law was just out of range.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Christiano as Law shoots in.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Christiano scores with a hook.#TD2#
Law shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Christiano kicks off Law and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christiano sprawls well. Christiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Christiano slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Christiano tries to score with a low kick but Law moves his leg out of the way.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Christiano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christiano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Law staying out of range there.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Christiano manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4##TD2#
Law looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Christiano!#ES#
Christiano sneaks out the side door and pushes Law away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Christiano lands with a good body shot.
Law takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juan Christiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Law looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Christiano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christiano thuds a left hand into Law's body.
Christiano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Christiano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Law!
Tyson Law is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyson Law thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Checkmate Championship 5
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiano pushes Cressbeckler away with a front kick.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Christiano scores with a body shot.
Christiano 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.
Cressbeckler walks into a stiff left hand from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a leg kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range and Christiano only half commits.
A big right from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Christiano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cressbeckler. Beautiful body shot.
Christiano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cressbeckler momentarily.
Christiano missing with a left hand there. Cressbeckler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
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!
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cressbeckler avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Christiano throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cressbeckler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
Christiano avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
A nice side step and Christiano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Christiano is looking to chop away at Cressbeckler's legs.
Christiano scores with a jab to the head.
Cressbeckler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away. #CL#
Cressbeckler clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body.
Christiano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cressbeckler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cressbeckler blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Christiano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Cressbeckler can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiano lands a left hand.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Cressbeckler.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano is looking to break free of the clinch but Cressbeckler has double underhooks.
Christiano is trying to break free.
Cressbeckler misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cressbeckler.#BC2#
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Christiano misses.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range. #T3#
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano drops his hands momentarily and Cressbeckler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christiano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cressbeckler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Christiano is looking to slow Cressbeckler down with leg kicks.
Cressbeckler blocks the body kick.
Cressbeckler connects with a jab.
A big left from Christiano misses.
A low kick lands for Christiano.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Christiano blocks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Christiano checks a low kick from Cressbeckler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Cressbeckler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Cressbeckler tests Christiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Christiano.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Juan Christiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes one on the button.
Christiano throws a lazy body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Christiano motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Christiano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Cressbeckler gets a clinch.
Cressbeckler tries to work over Christiano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler lands a body punch.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Christiano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Cressbeckler.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Christiano slams his shin into Cressbeckler's torso.#CL#
Cressbeckler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the head.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christiano's efforts to push away.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano tries to work over Cressbeckler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Christiano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Cressbeckler gets a clinch.
Christiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cressbeckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christiano's elbow.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Christiano cracks Cressbeckler with a nice body shot.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Cressbeckler - that landed with a thud.
Cressbeckler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Christiano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christiano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#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!
Christiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler tries a body shot but Christiano blocks it.
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano is trying to break the clinch but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.
Cressbeckler has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano.
Cressbeckler lands with a short shot to the head.
Cressbeckler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with an uppercut but Christiano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler throws a punch but it's blocked by Christiano.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Christiano tries to work over Cressbeckler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christiano misses with a body punch.
Christiano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cressbeckler.
A head punch on the inside from Cressbeckler fails to land.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Joad Cressbeckler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land. #T3#
Christiano pushes Cressbeckler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christianos head.
Cressbeckler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano throws a head punch that misses.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Christiano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler lands a shoulder strike.
Cressbeckler lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cressbeckler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Christiano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Christiano.
Christiano can't find room to land a body shot as Cressbeckler controls the action.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Christiano misses with a punch on the inside.
Christiano working aggressively here. #T4#
Christiano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Christiano breaks from the clinch.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano thumps Cressbeckler with a low kick.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano misses with a straight left.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Christiano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick, looking for Christiano's leg but Christiano calmly moves out of range.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Christiano is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joad Cressbeckler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cressbeckler wants to clinch up but Christiano keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Cressbeckler does it's job there.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Christiano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christiano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cressbeckler with a body shot.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cressbeckler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler is wise to it.
Christiano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Christiano moved out of range nicely.
Christiano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christiano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Cressbeckler was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as Christiano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cressbeckler doesn't seem phased though.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano throws a poor cross that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cressbeckler tries to clinch there but Christiano circles away.
Christiano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christiano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cressbeckler cracks a nice hook into Christiano's ribs.
Cressbeckler tries to work over Christiano's front leg with a kick but Christiano checks it.
Christiano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Christiano lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
Christiano looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Christiano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter the offense by Christiano and move into the clinch.#T2#
Cressbeckler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Christiano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
Cressbeckler motions for Christiano to come forward. Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Cressbeckler finds it's target.
Christiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christiano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cressbeckler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christiano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Christiano wants to land a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Christiano misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Cressbeckler cracks Christiano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano is looking to land body kicks.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christiano ducks right into an uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cressbeckler throws out the jab.
Christiano throws a front kick aimed at Cressbeckler's knee but Cressbeckler avoids it well.
Christiano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cressbeckler is able to avoid easily.
Cressbeckler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christiano manages to circle out of the way.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler lands a glancing blow to the side of Christiano's head.
Christiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Christiano swats away the attempt to clinch by Cressbeckler.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano lunges at Cressbeckler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cressbeckler's hand.
Cressbeckler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler wants to clinch up but Christiano keeps it at a distance.
Christiano misses with a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Cressbeckler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cressbeckler lands a hook that snaps the head of Christiano backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christiano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cressbeckler backwards.
Cressbeckler blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Christiano.
Christiano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cressbeckler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano is trying to push Cressbeckler away but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Juan Christiano just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cressbeckler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christiano lands a jab.
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Christiano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler swings widly with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Cressbeckler 's knee.
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Cressbeckler has managed to clinch.
Christiano misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Cressbeckler. #BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch. #T1#
Cressbeckler blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Cressbeckler tenderised Christiano's leg. Christiano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Cressbeckler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cressbeckler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cressbeckler 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.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
Christiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Christiano strikes.
Cressbeckler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christiano wants to slow Cressbeckler down by chopping away at his legs. #T2##CL#
Cressbeckler drives through and clinches with Christiano against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler pushes Christiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Christiano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Cressbeckler blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Christiano breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Christiano - just one landing.
Cressbeckler is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cressbeckler on the side of the head.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christiano throws out the jab.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano. #T3##CL#
Cressbeckler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano has a couple of punches blocked by Cressbeckler. #BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Christiano throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano checks the leg kick.
Christiano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler defending well as Christiano loads up on a big left hand.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cressbeckler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christiano doesn't seem phased though.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Christiano feints and then cracks Cressbeckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cressbeckler down. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cressbeckler.
Christiano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cressbeckler's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiano checks a low kick from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Cressbeckler finds it's way through Christiano's defenses.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Cressbeckler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christiano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cressbeckler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cressbeckler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler takes one to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler cracks Christiano with a good jab.
Cressbeckler doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiano circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Christiano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christiano.
Christiano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cressbeckler checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Juan Christiano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cressbeckler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Cressbeckler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick that knocks Christiano off balance momentarily.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Cressbeckler has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Christiano.
A short right from Christiano on the inside.
Christiano misses with some punches.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Cressbeckler controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Cressbeckler fails to land.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
Christiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cressbeckler controlling the action here for a moment.
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Christiano fails to land.
Cressbeckler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christiano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano presses Cressbeckler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cressbeckler prevents Christiano from breaking the clinch.
Cressbeckler misses with a body punch.
Cressbeckler can't find room to land a body shot as Christiano controls the action.
Christiano struggles to land a body shot inside as Cressbeckler controls his hands.
Christiano misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cressbeckler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christiano.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cressbeckler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Christiano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Cressbeckler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the head.
Cressbeckler's corner calls for a 1-2. Cressbeckler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christiano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christiano throws a chopping leg kick but Cressbeckler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano walks into a jab.
Cressbeckler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Christiano throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christiano.
Christiano lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Cressbeckler clinches up against the cage.
Cressbeckler prevents a body shot from Christiano.
Cressbeckler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christiano prevents a body shot from Cressbeckler.
Christiano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christiano working aggressively here.
Christiano is trying to force a seperation but Cressbeckler has the dominant position.
Christiano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler misses with some punches.
Christiano is looking to break free of the clinch but Cressbeckler has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christiano.
Christiano tries to break the clinch but Cressbeckler is controlling the position.
Cressbeckler has a couple of punches blocked by Christiano. #T4#
Christiano is trying to break the clinch but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cressbeckler lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano working hard to break the clinch.
Christiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano lands a left hand.
Cressbeckler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christiano tries to circle away but Cressbeckler has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cressbeckler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Christiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook.
Christiano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.

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 Joad Cressbeckler.
I think Christiano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: Checkmate Hunting Gold Finale
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Christiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christiano defends it nicely.
Christiano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Christiano is avoiding it.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Christiano lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christiano defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Christiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie backing away here, and Christiano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie misses with the body kick
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie tries to clinch but Christiano moves out of range. #T1#
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie dives in and grabs Christiano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christiano pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Christiano delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Christiano cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gracie falls to his knees and Christiano doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
Our winner, Juan Christiano, 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: Checkmate Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Christiano scores with a spinning back kick!
Oni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oni scrambles back to his feet.
Oni misses with a right hand
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Oni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oni with a poor takedown
and Christiano counters with a head kick. That will keep Oni thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christiano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Exeudo Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oni tries to clinch up.
Oni scores with a hook to the body. Christiano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oni shoots and misses
and Christiano counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christiano scores with a push kick.
Oni fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Christiano, looking for a takedown. Oni pushes Christiano against the cage but Christiano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exeudo Oni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oni lands a nice looking body shot.
Oni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christiano counters with a straight right hand.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christiano feints and then cracks Oni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oni down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano.
Oni clobbers Christiano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Oni's front leg but catches the back leg as Oni tries to avoid it.
Oni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christiano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano lands a jab to Oni's midsection.
Oni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oni just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Oni's leg. Oni is trying to keep his angry face on.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christiano! #TD#
Oni shoots in and bounces Christiano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oni looking to pass the guard.
Christiano pulls Oni in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Christiano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Christiano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oni 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.
Oni trying to control but Christiano is working from the bottom.
Christiano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oni.
Christiano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#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.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Christiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oni throws a combination that misses
and Christiano counters with an inside leg kick.
Oni misses the jab.
Christiano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christiano lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Christiano.
Christiano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oni throws a big shot that misses.
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Oni 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christiano finds it's way round the side to connect with Oni's head. #CL#
Oni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christiano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Onis head.
Christiano tries to throw a body punch but Oni avoids it by throwing Christiano back against the cage.
Oni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christiano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christiano throws a punch but it's blocked by Oni.
Christiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Oni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oni working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano misses with the head strike.
Oni slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Christiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oni misses with a hook
and Christiano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oni thinking. #T1#
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Oni forces Christiano back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Christiano. #BC#
Oni manages to break the clinch.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Christiano blocks the low kick.
Oni misses with a body punch
and Christiano counters with a body kick.
Oni tries to clinch up
and Christiano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Christiano.
Oni darts in trying to clinch
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Christiano lands with an overhand left.
Oni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Oni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christiano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Christiano lands a jab to the nose.
Oni needs to keep his hands up - Christiano had a free shot at his head there.
Oni misses the jab.
Christiano circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Oni drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Christiano follows Oni to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
A very excited looking Juan Christiano 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: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 2
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Odenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christiano counters with a good, hard body kick but Odenson shrugs it off.
Odenson throws a sloppy body shot
and Christiano counters with a nice body kick.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odenson misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano counters with a good low kick that Odenson was not able to check.
Christiano throws a nice head kick!
Christiano throws a push kick but Odenson slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Odenson misses.
Christiano throws a quick counter kick to the body but Odenson avoids it.
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Odenson looks winded!
A low kick from Odenson misses
and Christiano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Odenson's knee momentarily.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
Christiano throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Odenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano cracks Odenson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Christiano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Odenson lands with a good body shot.
Christiano keeps Odenson at a distance using the push kick.
Odenson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christiano!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Christiano's head coaches at Fist of Fury that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Christiano lands.
Christiano seems to be stalking Odenson here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Odenson drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan Christiano!
Our winner, Juan Christiano, 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: HFC 4 - O Donnelly vs Barbosa
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Imanari misses with a wild body shot.
Imanari throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Imanari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano punishes Imanari's body with a nice straight punch.
Imanari misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Imanari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Imanari looking to pass the guard.
Imanari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano trying to keep a closed guard but Imanari is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari is pushing down on Christiano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christiano is fighting to maintain full guard but Imanari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christiano tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Imanari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imanari.
Imanari seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christiano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christiano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christiano is trying to stand up here but Imanari is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari is pressing down on Christiano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christiano is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nobuki Imanari.
I think Imanari 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10

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

Event: RapidFC 52
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barrengarry lands a front kick.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses.
Barrengarry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a thumping low kick.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Barrengarry moves out of range easily.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Barrengarry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christiano counters with a body kick that stops Barrengarry in his tracks momentarily.
Christiano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Christiano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrengarry will feel that in the morning.
Barrengarry throws a wild body kick that Christiano sees coming a mile off.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christiano. That one must have hurt.
Barrengarry is breathing heavily.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Barrengarry settles back down.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Christiano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barrengarry thuds his shin into the meat of Christiano's side.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick
and Christiano counters with a big head kick but Barrengarry shrugs it off.
Christiano throws a leg kick which misses Barrengarry's front leg but catches the back leg as Barrengarry tries to avoid it.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Christiano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Christiano throws a push kick but Barrengarry slaps the foot to one side.
Barrengarry throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Christiano throws a body kick that misses.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Christiano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barrengarry tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Barrengarry throws a counter high kick but Christiano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
Christiano lands a head kick. Barrengarry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Christiano. #T4#
Barrengarry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barrengarry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barrengarry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry blocks a head kick by Christiano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barrengarry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Barrengarry's leg but Barrengarry calmly moves out of range.
Barrengarry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Barrengarry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Christiano misses
and Barrengarry counters with a body kick.
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Barrengarry moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barrengarry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
A lazy body kick from Barrengarry
and Christiano counters with a head kick.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barrengarry lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christiano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrengarry.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Barrengarry lands a front kick.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Barrengarry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick.
Barrengarry takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christiano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Christiano as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry 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.
Barrengarry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Christiano.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christiano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarrengarry.
Christiano lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Barrengarry takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry throws a push kick but Christiano slaps the foot to one side.
Christiano throws a big counter head kick but Barrengarry avoids it with no problem.
Barrengarry lands with a slapping head kick.
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Barrengarry throws a quick counter head kick but Christiano was just out of range.
A head kick from Christiano lands but Barrengarry takes it in his stride.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body kick.
Barrengarry scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrengarry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry tries to score with a low kick but Christiano moves his leg out of the way.
Christiano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barrengarry if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Barrengarry's leg. Barrengarry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barrengarry.
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Christiano is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Christiano blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Christiano lands with a kick to the temple. Barrengarry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Christiano avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano flicks out a counter leg kick but Barrengarry steps away.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrengarry. That's going to slow Christiano down.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Christiano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Christiano moves out of range of the body kick.
Barrengarry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry blocks a head kick by Christiano.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick
and Christiano counters with a head kick.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses.
Barrengarry is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barrengarry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christiano's head.
A head kick misses from Christiano.
Christiano throws a head kick but Barrengarry moves out of range. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
Christiano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barrengarry.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Christiano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrengarry can pounce on him.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barrengarry throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Barrengarry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Christiano can pounce on him.
Christiano scores with a head kick. #T3#
Barrengarry throws a chopping leg kick but Christiano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Christiano throws a head kick but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Christiano throws a nice head kick!
Barrengarry throws a sloppy head kick and Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiano blocks the body kick.
Christiano scores with a head kick. Barrengarry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Christiano tries to land a leg kick but Barrengarry saw it coming and moves away.
Barrengarry throws a head kick that misses.
Christiano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christiano. #T4#
Christiano lands a front kick.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Christiano blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christiano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrengarry. That did some damage!
Christiano misses with a head kick.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick which misses Christiano's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiano tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrengarry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Logan Barrengarry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barrengarry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Christiano.
Well Christiano 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 Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
A relieved looking Juan Christiano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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