Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Jcool. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryant 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. #CL#
Bryant pushes Jcool up against the cage in a clinch.
Jcool jumps guard but Bryant stands there with Jcool around his waist. Jcool gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jcool is trying to break the clinch but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Bryant. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Jcool goes down and covers up as Bryant starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
A very excited looking Kobe Bryant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Abdul Jcool had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Miranda moves into the clinch.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Miranda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Bryant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Bryant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bryant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miranda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Miranda throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miranda.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Miranda throws a big shot that misses.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
As Miranda looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Miranda just gets out of the way.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Miranda with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Miranda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryant.
Bryant wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miranda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miranda tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Miranda 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. #T2#
Miranda misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miranda wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him 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!
Miranda scores with a hook.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Miranda swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Miranda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Miranda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miranda tries to counter with a clinch but Bryant shakes him off and moves away.
Miranda loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Miranda tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Miranda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bryant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bryant jumps guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Miranda has him pressed against the cage.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Bryant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bryant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Bryant working for a triangle but Miranda defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miranda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Bryant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miranda defends well.#T4#
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant can't keep his opponent in guard - Miranda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miranda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bryant!
Miranda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bryant is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Miranda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bryant turns into him and now he's in Miranda's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant preventing the sweep.
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 Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Miranda misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Miranda lands with a right hand.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miranda.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Miranda tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miranda misses with a looping right.
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant. #T1#
Miranda looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Bruno Miranda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miranda 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.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miranda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miranda.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miranda misses with a wild body shot.
Miranda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryant. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Miranda misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Miranda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miranda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Miranda fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant takes a swing at Miranda's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Bryant pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda 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. #SUB#
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miranda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Miranda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miranda has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Miranda advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miranda postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant's brow.
Bryant has momentary wrist control but Miranda slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bryant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranda is aware though and is defending well.
Kobe Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Miranda lands a couple of digs.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bryant tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Miranda's body. Miranda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miranda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miranda.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miranda shoots in and drives through. Bryant sprawls well.
Miranda misses with a takedown #CL#
and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bryant pulls guard successfully.
Miranda lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miranda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryant's guard.
Miranda works his way into side control.
Miranda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Miranda lands some shots froms side control.
Miranda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Miranda cracks Bryant with a big elbow. #T2#
Miranda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bryant!
Miranda breaks from Bryant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bryant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miranda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Miranda wants to work for an arm triangle but Bryant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miranda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miranda slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
Miranda is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bryant gets back to full guard.
Miranda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miranda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miranda defends it easily.
Miranda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miranda 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Miranda!
Our winner, Bruno Miranda, 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: WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Mein Armbach moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant throws a big counter head kick but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mein Armbach, pushing him back against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands with a light punch inside.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
Bryant jumps guard but Mein Armbach turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Mein Armbach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Mein Armbach throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Mein Armbach throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mein Armbach checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant 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.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mein Armbach with a body shot.#T2#
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Mein Armbach looks to land a left hand but Bryant moved out of range nicely.
Mein Armbach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant wants to clinch
and Mein Armbach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mein Armbach paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mein Armbach shoots and misses
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mein Armbach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3##CL#
Mein Armbach clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Bryant successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bryant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mein Armbach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bryant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mein Armbach seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mein Armbach is trying to control. Bryant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Bryant trying to hold on to Mein Armbach's head to control him but Mein Armbach postures up. #SUB#
Mein Armbach is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bryant trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach trying to advance position but Bryant counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mein Armbach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Mein Armbach lands.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant misses with a hook. Mein Armbach ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mein Armbach sprawls well. Mein Armbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.#T2#
Mein Armbach scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
As Mein Armbach backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it all.
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!
Bryant throws a sloppy body shot
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away. #CL2#
Bryant forces Mein Armbach back against the cage and clinches.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Mein Armbach scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Mein Armbach has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Mein Armbach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mein Armbach to keep the fight standing.
Bender Mein Armbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.
A right hand to the body from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to circle away but Mein Armbach has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Mein Armbach digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mein Armbach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mein Armbach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mein Armbach is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mein Armbach.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mein Armbach to keep the fight standing.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Mein Armbach won't allow it.
Mein Armbach lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mein Armbach is working Bryant over against the cage.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Mein Armbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Mein Armbach lands a body shot.
Mein Armbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mein Armbach looks for a takedown but Bryant sprawls well.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant wants to counter the offense by Mein Armbach and move into the clinch position.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant jabs Mein Armbach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Mein Armbach as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant wants to clinch but Mein Armbach slips to the side
and Mein Armbach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Mein Armbach does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mein Armbach is keeping busy.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mein Armbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Mein Armbach.
Bryant is trying to pull guard but Mein Armbach has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Bryant successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Bryant working for a triangle but Mein Armbach defends it easily.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mein Armbach advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mein Armbach seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mein Armbach is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Mein Armbach is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back.
Mein Armbach moves into full mount! Bryant won't be happy about that!
Bryant regains half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bryant is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Bryant manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mein Armbach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: WVT 205: Bang v Jukola
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Born throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Born comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut.
Van Den Born throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Den Born misses with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born throws a head kick that misses
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Van Den Born.
Bryant jabs Van Den Born right on the nose. Van Den Born blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Bryant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Den Born back to the cage. Bryant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Bryant has managed to 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!
A short uppercut from Van Den Born.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Van Den Born is controlling him.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Van Den Born's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Den Born misses with a head kick.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sprawl N Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Van Den Born misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bryant wants to clinch.#CL#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Van Den Born lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Den Born tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Den Born slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Van Den Born manages to break the clinch.
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant stalks Van Den Born and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Den Born's face. Van Den Born staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Den Born misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Den Born throws an overhand right that lands on Bryant's shoulder, as Bryant tries to avoid the shot.
Van Den Born listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Van Den Born.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Den Born. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bryant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Den Born misses with a left hand
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Den Born digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Van Den Born showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Van Den Born keeps it at a distance.
Van Den Born throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Bryant.
Van Den Born throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Den Born scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Den Born lands with a straight right. Bryant didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Den Born will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Den Born finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Van Den Born lands a head kick that stumbles Bryant and the fighters go to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Van Den Born throws a sloppy strike and Bryant has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Van Den Born is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bryant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kobe Bryant!
A victorious Kobe Bryant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C213: Nakagawa vs Kahn II
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1##KD#
Mandiang lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Mandiang takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
It looked like Mandiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mandiang cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mandiang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Bryant is rocked!
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bryant drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mandiang swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bryant's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Our winner, Aboubacar Mandiang, 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: C201: Ji Woo vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitsuragi cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Kitsuragi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bryant in his tracks.
Bryant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice strike.
Kitsuragi misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Kitsuragi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kitsuragi backs up against the cage.
Kitsuragi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kitsuragi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kitsuragi sizes up Bryant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kitsuragi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitsuragi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitsuragi connects with the punch.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kitsuragi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitsuragi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Kitsuragi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kitsuragi throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Kitsuragi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryant.
Kitsuragi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitsuragi .
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kitsuragi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitsuragi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitsuragi .
Kim Kitsuragi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant tries to clinch
and Kitsuragi counters with a right hand to the body.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Kitsuragi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kitsuragi misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi with a nice calf kick.
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kitsuragi punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Kitsuragi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryant. #T4#
Kitsuragi works the jab nicely.
Kitsuragi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant moves away from the strike by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Kitsuragi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Kitsuragi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitsuragi scores with a head kick.
Kitsuragi 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.

Kim Kitsuragi dominated that round.
That's time! Kitsuragi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kitsuragi as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Kitsuragi is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kitsuragi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick from Kitsuragi , right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitsuragi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kitsuragi with a jab.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Bryant scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitsuragi misses with a head kick.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Kitsuragi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bryant misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bryant throws a leg kick which misses Kitsuragi 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kitsuragi tries to avoid it.
Bryant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kitsuragi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kitsuragi looks to clinch
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Kitsuragi backpedaling.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitsuragi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kitsuragi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kitsuragi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant tries to clinch but Kitsuragi moves out of range.
Kitsuragi tried to counter with a leg kick but Bryant avoided it.
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim Kitsuragi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kitsuragi throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kitsuragi moves away from the strike by Bryant. #T2#
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitsuragi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitsuragi misses with a low kick.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitsuragi .
A low kick from Kitsuragi is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a right hand to the body.
Kitsuragi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Kitsuragi missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant tries to counter with a clinch but Kitsuragi shakes him off and moves away.
Kitsuragi misses with the combination.
Bryant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kitsuragi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitsuragi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Kitsuragi .
Bryant throws a fast counter high kick but Kitsuragi manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Kitsuragi avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Kitsuragi dips to his left and cracks Bryant with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kitsuragi .
Bryant lands with an overhand left.
Kitsuragi throws a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Kitsuragi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsuragi . That's going to slow Bryant down.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitsuragi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kitsuragi throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bryant misses.
Kitsuragi misses with a looping left.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Kitsuragi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kitsuragi throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Kitsuragi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kitsuragi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitsuragi on the side of the head.
Kitsuragi blocks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Kitsuragi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsuragi misses with a hook.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitsuragi .
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitsuragi moves away.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
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 Kim Kitsuragi 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bryant drives through with a takedown into Kitsuragi 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kitsuragi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bryant wants to stand but Kitsuragi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bryant looking to pass the guard.
Bryant wants to stand but Kitsuragi is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Bryant wants to control from the top but Kitsuragi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kitsuragi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Kitsuragi misses
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi 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.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Kitsuragi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitsuragi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitsuragi misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kitsuragi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bryant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kitsuragi .
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Kitsuragi pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Kitsuragi won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kitsuragi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kitsuragi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Kitsuragi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitsuragi loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Kitsuragi sets himself, and Bryant steps forward looking for the clinch! Kitsuragi avoids it this time.
Kitsuragi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Kitsuragi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kitsuragi backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Kitsuragi manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Kitsuragi forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
Kitsuragi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Kitsuragi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitsuragi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kitsuragi lands with a light punch inside.
Bryant jumps guard but Kitsuragi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kitsuragi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitsuragi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitsuragi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Kitsuragi holds him up against the cage and eventually Bryant drops back down to his feet.
Kim Kitsuragi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobe Bryant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bryant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kitsuragi 's brow.
Kitsuragi lands a shoulder strike.
Bryant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Bryant jumps guard but Kitsuragi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kitsuragi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Bryant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kitsuragi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bryant dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kitsuragi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kitsuragi , 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C174: Kahn vs Williams
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Azul takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Fiore Azul has been cut.
Azul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bryant is able to avoid easily.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Azul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Azul is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azul! But no joy.
Azul slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant. That's going to slow Azul down.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Azul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azul walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azul throws a big shot that misses.
Azul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Azul avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Azul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Azul circles away from the clinch attempt
and Azul counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bryant.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azul counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Azul motions for Bryant to come forward. Azul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Azul counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Azul is looking to chop away at Bryant's legs.
Azul throws an overhand right that drops Bryant like a sack of potatoes! Azul dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiore Azul!
Our winner, Fiore Azul, 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: C166: McWrestler vs Yrkje
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Bryant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bryant somewhat.
Bryant defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Bryant forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. #T1#
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Bryant throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Bryant has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Bryant won't allow it. #BC#
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Bryant clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Bryant.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Bryant wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryant. Bryant obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobe Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Brown misses with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Bryant clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Bryant tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range. #T3#
Bryant misses with a hook to the body
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bryant scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Bill Brown has been cut.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bryant.#KD2#
Bryant lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Bryant takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrown.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Bryant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown moves out of range as Bryant throws a body kick.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Bryant is pawing at Brown, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Brown's nose. Brown is badly hurt! Bryant pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Brown tries desperately to hold on but Bryant is relentless in his assault! As Brown receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Bryant away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
A victorious Kobe Bryant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Broderick connects with the punch.
Bryant wants to slow Broderick down by chopping away at his legs.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broderick throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Bryant punishes Broderick 's body with a nice straight punch.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant throws a counter combo.#T1#
Bryant throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Broderick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy body kick from Bryant
and Broderick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broderick avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Bryant moves out of range as Broderick throws a body kick.
Good work by Broderick as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Broderick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Broderick tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Broderick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Broderick misses. #T3#
Broderick scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
A jab lands there for Bryant.
Broderick avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Broderick avoids it well.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Bryant. #CL2#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Broderick tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Broderick misses with some punches.
Broderick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Broderick lands with a light punch inside.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broderick .
A little feinted left hand from Broderick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A good leg kick by Broderick .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant with the inside leg kick.
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant.
Broderick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
A swing and a miss from Broderick .
Good shot there by Broderick .
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bryant scores with a body shot.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broderick .
Bryant lands a jab-cross combination.
Broderick defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Bryant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Broderick doesn't seem phased though.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Broderick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Broderick . #T1#
A jab from Broderick finds it's way through Bryant's defenses.
Broderick scores with a body shot.
Bryant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick is looking to counter punch.
Broderick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant misses with a double jab
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Bryant misses with a combination
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bryant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broderick avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Broderick moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Broderick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Broderick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Broderick misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broderick .#T3#
Broderick scores with a jab to the body.
Broderick misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Broderick .
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broderick 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.
Bryant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Broderick to counter with a crisp jab.
Broderick tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Broderick .#ROC#Bryant is rocked!
Bryant moves away from the strike by Broderick .
Bryant counters with a body kick.#T4#
Bryant 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!
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Broderick throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Broderick finish him?
Bryant misses with a combination
and Broderick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broderick wants to clinch.
Bryant seems to have recovered his senses.
Broderick throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Broderick slips a jab and a cross from Bryant. #CL2#
Bryant instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Broderick throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broderick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Broderick misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Broderick counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Bryant tries to bum rush Broderick with a series of wild strikes but Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Broderick is looking to counter punch.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broderick .
Bryant throws a head kick but Broderick moves out of range.
Bryant misses with a combination #KD#
and Broderick counters with a crisp one two that drops Bryant! Broderick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bryant to his feet! Bryant is in big trouble!
Broderick slips a jab and a cross from Bryant. #T2#
Broderick throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Bryant. #KD#
Broderick cracks Bryant with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bryant looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Broderick finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Broderick doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bryant crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bryant's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Broderick !
During a confident post fight interview, Hunter Broderick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 90 - St. Gough vs Kisei
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Kururugi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kururugi scores with a leg kick.
Kururugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kururugi throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kururugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts. #CL#
Bryant moves into range and clinches up with Kururugi.#T1##BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryant.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kururugi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kururugi misses.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Kururugi.
Bryant lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kururugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Kururugi lands with a straight right. Bryant didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Kururugi clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the cage.
Kururugi misses with the head strike.
Kururugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kururugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kururugi lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kururugi lands with a light punch inside.
Kururugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kururugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kururugi can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kururugi tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kururugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Bryant clinches with his opponent.
Kururugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kururugi throws a low kick, looking for Bryant's leg but Bryant calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kururugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kururugi.
Kururugi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Kururugi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
Kururugi avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Kururugi throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Kururugi throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Bryant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bryant throws a right hand that Kururugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kururugi also avoids with ease.
Kururugi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kururugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Kururugi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kururugi will feel that in the morning.
Kururugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Kururugi misses with an uppercut
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kururugi 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 Suzaku Kururugi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kururugi throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Kururugi throws a solid leg kick but Bryant takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kururugi.
A good leg kick by Bryant.
Kururugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bryant rather than just go for the knockout.
Bryant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Bryant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Kururugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Bryant is predictable there
and Kururugi counters with a body kick.
Kururugi throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kururugi blocks a head kick by Bryant.
Bryant backing away here, and Kururugi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Kururugi clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Bryant takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Kururugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Kururugi. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryant stalks Kururugi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kururugi's face. Kururugi staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Kururugi misses with an uppercut.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kururugi throws a leg kick which misses Bryant's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
Bryant throws a right hand that Kururugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kururugi also avoids with ease.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kururugi.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kururugi to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant takes a swing at Kururugi's ribcage but misses.
Kururugi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bryant steps away.
Bryant misses with a jab to the body
and Kururugi counters with a good low kick that Bryant was not able to check.
Kururugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kururugi throws a leg kick which misses Bryant's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
Kururugi misses with a body shot. #T3#
Bryant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bryant tries to clinch but Kururugi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kururugi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses
and Kururugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kururugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bryant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kururugi sizes up Bryant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bryant scoring well with a low kick there.
Kururugi throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kururugi gets tackled into the cage by Bryant. Bryant maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Kururugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bryant shoots and misses
and Kururugi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kururugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant misses with the combination.
Bryant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bryant looks for the body kick but Kururugi saw that one coming.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Kururugi.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kururugi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bryant feints a jab promting Kururugi to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kururugi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kururugi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kururugi throws a lazy body kick
and Bryant counters with a one-two to the body.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses
and Kururugi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant cracks Kururugi with a good jab.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Kururugi backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant blocks a jab.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Kururugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kururugi's head.#T1#
Kururugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant misses with a body punch
and Kururugi counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant feints and then cracks Kururugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kururugi down.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bryant gets a clinch.
Kururugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Kururugi misses the shot to the body.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kururugi misses the shot to the body.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Bryant throws a head kick but Kururugi moves out of range.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kururugi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kururugi throws out a leg kick but Bryant moves out of range and Kururugi only half commits.
Kururugi takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant throws a sloppy body shot
and Kururugi counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant dives in for a single leg takedown but Kururugi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kururugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands. #T3#
Kururugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Still in the clinch, Kururugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kururugi misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Kururugi.
A head punch on the inside from Kururugi fails to land.
Kururugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Kururugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kururugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Kururugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kururugi scores with a hook to the body.
Kururugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Kururugi lands with a hook. Bryant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kururugi.
Kururugi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kururugi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kururugi moves away.
Kururugi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left and a right from Bryant both land. Nice combination.
Kururugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryant's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suzaku Kururugi.
I think Kururugi 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BB 84 - McWrestler vs Man 3
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Bryant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Dias backpedaling.
Dias throws a lazy head kick
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Dias is rocked!
Quintus Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Dias counters with a nice body shot.
Dias throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Dias.
Bryant shoots and misses
and Dias counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryant tries to clinch but Dias moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Dias backs away, Bryant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bryant swinging wildly here. #T1#
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dias tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant feints a jab promting Dias to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dias slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Dias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dias misses with a head kick.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant scores with a kick to the body.
Dias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
As Dias looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Dias just gets out of the way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dias! #T2#
Bryant scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Dias scores with a spinning back kick!
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dias avoids the head kick by Bryant.
A shot to the liver by Dias. Beautiful body shot.
Dias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dias throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dias throws an off balance right hand
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?#T3#
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dias seems to have recovered his senses.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Dias looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
A head kick misses from Dias.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Dias's body. Dias takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dias connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.
Bryant looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dias works the jab nicely.#T4#
Dias with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Bryant drops Dias with a beautiful combination! Dias stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
Bryant catches Dias with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Dias forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 80 McWrestler vs Magomedov
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kushnirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Kushnirov.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Kushnirov.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Bryant tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range. #T1#
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Bryant moved out of range.
Kushnirov checks a low kick from Bryant.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kushnirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant throwing a counter right hand but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.
Kushnirov cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to land a leg kick but Bryant saw it coming and moves away.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Bryant slips a straight right by Kushnirov.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bryant throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant is looking to wear down Kushnirov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kushnirov swivels and escapes.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryant moves forwards but Kushnirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kushnirov looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
Kushnirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Kushnirov. Beautiful body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Kushnirov takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Kushnirov lands.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Kushnirov avoids it well.
Kushnirov with a nice calf kick.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bryant.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kushnirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bryant had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice straight punches there by Kushnirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kushnirov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
It looked like Bryant was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Kushnirov is predictable there
and Bryant counters with a three punch combo that has Kushnirov backing up. Kushnirov nods at Bryant to acknowledge the strikes.
Bryant staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bryant might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bryant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Kushnirov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bryant.#T1##CL#
Bryant clinches. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov moves away from the strike by Bryant.
Kushnirov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Kushnirov there.
Kushnirov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Kushnirov is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. Kushnirov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a kick to the body
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kushnirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant blocks a jab.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov with a hook.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bryant tries to move into range but Kushnirov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Bryant slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Bryant throws a head kick but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bryant.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Kushnirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bryant is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Bryant blocks the leg kick.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Bryant checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kushnirov works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Kushnirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
It appears Bryant was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bryant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bryant checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Kushnirov.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kushnirov with a hook.
Bryant goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant moves out of range of the leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Kushnirov lands a jab to the nose.
A jab lands there for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kushnirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant backing away here, and Kushnirov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kushnirov avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Kushnirov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kushnirov looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Kushnirov just gets out of the way.
Ilya Kushnirov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kushnirov scores with a push kick.
Kushnirov punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Kushnirov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kushnirov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Kushnirov's head back.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Bryant off balance momentarily.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kushnirov slips under a jab from Bryant.
An inside leg kick lands from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bryant's head.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Kushnirov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kushnirov 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BB 77 - White vs Maharajah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Diesel closes the distance but Bryant moves to the side
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Diesel avoids a wild elbow strike from Bryant.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bryant has Diesel pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Bryant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Bryant throws a combination. Diesel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diesel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diesel scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Diesel lands a jab.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryant at a distance.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Diesel avoids them all with ease. #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!
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Diesel clinches.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Bryant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Bryant tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
Bryant is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bryant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diesel's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Voltsz Diesel has been cut.
Diesel tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it. #BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant throws a big counter combination but Diesel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Diesel avoids them all with ease.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant sets himself, and Diesel steps forward looking for the clinch! Bryant avoids it this time.#T3#
Diesel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bryant throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bryant managing to block the knees to the body from Diesel.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel has Bryant pressed against the cage, preventing Bryant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Diesel tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Diesel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bryant throws a wild body kick that Diesel sees coming a mile off.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily.
Diesel scores with a nice strike.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Voltsz Diesel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Diesel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Bryant throws a quick counter head kick but Diesel was just out of range.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel wants to clinch.
Voltsz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diesel drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diesel avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Bryant throws a head kick but Diesel moves out of range.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Diesel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bryant duly obliges. #T2#
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel wants to clinch.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Bryant. #T3#
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
As Diesel looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Diesel just gets out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Bryant blocks the low kick.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diesel doesn't seem bothered though.
Bryant throws a head kick but Diesel moves out of range. #T4#
Bryant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Diesel looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Diesel just gets out of the way.
Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
Diesel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diesel lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diesel darts in trying to clinch
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Voltsz Diesel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant misses with a hook.
Diesel closes the distance but Bryant moves to the side
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diesel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diesel throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel wants to clinch.#T1#
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel tries to clinch up
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Diesel is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Diesel moves out of range easily.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Bryant circles away.
A lazy left from Bryant finds it's target.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Diesel tries to counter with a clinch but Bryant shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel darts in trying to clinch
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Bryant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Diesel wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant misses with the combination. #T3#
Diesel is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diesel tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel tries to clinch up.
Bryant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Diesel off balance momentarily.#T4#
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Diesel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diesel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobe Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryant gets slowly back to his feet.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BB 70 - White vs Adam 2
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck for Gaanja with that takedown attempt.
As Gaanja backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Gaanja manages to avoid it all.
Gaanja throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a three punch combo that has Gaanja backing up. Gaanja nods at Bryant to acknowledge the strikes.
Gaanja misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bryant misses.
Gaanja misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaanja.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gaanja misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaanja doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zalt Gaanja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaanja misses with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaanja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant. #T1#
Gaanja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bryant is fending him off so far but Gaanja persists. Nope, Bryant circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaanja tries for a takedown but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryant slips under a jab from Gaanja.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bryant has knocked Gaanja down with a huge combo! Bryant steps away and waves a wobbly Gaanja back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Gaanja is rocked!
Gaanja switches off momentarily and Bryant cracks him with a monster right hand! Gaanja topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Bryant dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Bryant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'EVERYONE SMESH EVERYONEE!!!'.

Event: BB 64 - Capellio vs Okongwu
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target. #CL#
Fabinho has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabinho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bryant prevents it. #BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Fabinho.
Fabinho swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Fabinho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fabinho somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho wants to clinch.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Bryant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fabinho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bryants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Fabinho has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bryant as Fabinho tries to tie him up.
Fabinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Bryant is trying to break free.
Fabinho wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant lands with a slapping head kick.
Fabinho throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Fabinho knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Bryant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fabinho.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant throws a head kick but Fabinho moves 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!
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabinho slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Fabinho lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Fabinho misses.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Fabinho throws a combination. Bryant tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant digs a good hook to Fabinho's body.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Donk. Fabinho catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.#T3#
The fighters circling - Fabinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fabinho lands a body shot.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bryant!
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bryant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant pushes Fabinho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fabinho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant is not content to let Fabinho control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Fabinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fabinho misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Fabinho.
Fabinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fabinho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Fabinho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fabinho thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.#CL#
Fabinho takes the fight into the clinch.
Fabinho prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Bryant prevents a body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant blocking some punches. #BC2#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant throws a right hand that Fabinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Fabinho also avoids with ease.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant throws a head kick but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Fabinho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Fabinho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Fabinho is working for a kimura but Bryant is defending it quite comfortably.
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bryant is doing well to control the position and prevent Fabinho from advancing to side control.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Fabinho there.
Fabinho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fabinho working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Fabinho is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Fabinho not doing much here.
Bryant is trying to stand up here but Fabinho is controlling him well.
Fabinho lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bryant tries to roll over but Fabinho keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Bryant is defending well.
Bryant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but Bryant won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bryant actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fabinho is trying to work for a kimura but Bryant is defending well.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fabinho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobe Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
Fabinho throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
As Fabinho backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Fabinho manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Bryant as Fabinho shoots in.#CL2#
Fabinho gets tackled into the cage by Bryant. Bryant maintains the clinch.
Fabinho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bryant after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Fabinho throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Fabinho.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws a nice head kick!
Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt from Fabinho. Fabinho gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fabinho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bryant throws a low kick but Fabinho moves out of range easily.
Fabinho connects with a nice looking jab.
Fabinho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fabinho goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bryant in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fabinho misses with a body shot. #T2#
A big left from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
Fabinho avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Fabinho.
Fabinho lands with a right hand.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Bryant both land. Nice combination.
Fabinho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Fabinho avoids it well.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Fabinho throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant 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 decent looking body kick lands there for Bryant.
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Bryant raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bryant slips a straight right by Fabinho.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bryant scores with a jab.
Bryant connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a low kick but Fabinho avoids it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant lands a head kick. Fabinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Fabinho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant throws a counter combo.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fabinho scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fabinho throws out a powerful jab.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kobe Bryant.
I think Fabinho 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!

Roberto Fabinho wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 58 - White vs Tavares
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Fabinho scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fabinho. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho connects with a single shot there.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Fabinho's shoulder, as Fabinho tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fabinho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bryant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Jab by Fabinho.
Bryant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fabinho in his tracks.
Fabinho throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Fabinho thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fabinho fails with the takedown
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabinho avoids the head kick by Bryant. #T1#
Bryant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Fabinho.
Fabinho moves out of range as Bryant throws a body kick.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Fabinho dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Fabinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bryant is trying to push Fabinho away but Fabinho has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Fabinho gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the cage.
Fabinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Fabinho avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Fabinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Fabinho misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho. #BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Bryant tries a quick counter leg kick but Fabinho is wise to it.
Fabinho throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Bryant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant throws a counter combo.
Bryant with a nice cross.
Fabinho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryant. #T3#
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho lands a slapping body shot.
Fabinho thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Fabinho.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Fabinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Bryant - just one landing.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Fabinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fabinho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.
Bryant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Fabinho had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Fabinho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Bryant is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Bryant kicks off Fabinho and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kobe Bryant 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#
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Fabinho doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away. #TD#
Fabinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Bryant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fabinho landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho advances to half guard. #T1#
Fabinho tries to pass to full mount but Bryant defends it.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.
Fabinho slows the pace down in half guard.
Fabinho is nestled in close to Bryant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fabinho controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabinho's back!
Fabinho just trying to survive but Bryant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fabinho tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fabinho is looking to get to half guard.
Fabinho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SU2#
Bryant decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fabinho throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Fabinho.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fabinho has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch. #BC2#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fabinho.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Bryant wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling him.
Bryant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fabinho is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fabinho controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Fabinho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bryant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fabinho.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fabinho thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fabinho punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
Fabinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fabinho throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Fabinho.
Fabinho throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Fabinho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Fabinho misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Fabinho with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Fabinho on that attempt.
Bryant works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.
Fabinho cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good work by Fabinho as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant lands a jab to Fabinho's midsection.
Fabinho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fabinho shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabinho ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.#T2#
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fabinho.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fabinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabinho misses with a body punch
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant throws a hook but Fabinho avoids it easily.
Fabinho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
Fabinho scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Fabinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Fabinho keeps it at a distance.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fabinho tries to clinch up.
Bryant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fabinho swivels and escapes.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabinho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fabinho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Fabinho. #T4#
Bryant moves away from the strike by Fabinho.
Bryant is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fabinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Fabinho.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fabinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fabinho misses with a hook to the body
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fabinho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fabinho misses its intended target.
A head kick by Bryant misses #TD#
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Bryant tries to escape but Fabinho is in control.

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 Roberto Fabinho.
I think Fabinho 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Kobe Bryant!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Roberto Fabinho!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Bryant throws a series of punches but Dias avoids them all with ease.
Bryant throws a body punch but Dias moves out of range.
Bryant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Dias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Dias throws a counter combo.#T1#
Dias ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dias 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.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bryant backs off Dias throws a huge counter combo but Bryant manages to avoid it all.
Dias swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Dias will be more careful next time no doubt. #KD#
Bryant lands a left and a right that send Dias crashing to the mat, dazed. Bryant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Dias is rocked!
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Whack! Dias lands a heavy head kick that drops Bryant. The ref tackles Dias to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bryant was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Quintus Dias!
Post fight, an emotional Quintus Dias said 'I’d like to have a special shout out for my wife, thank you, baby, if you didn’t rim my ass before the fight I don’t think I would have been able to pull the W tonight. '.

Event: BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Bryant throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy body kick from Exotic
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Bryant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Jab from Exotic.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Exotic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Exotic digs a good hook to Bryant's body.
Bryant lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Exotic connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic lands with a nice body punch.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Exotic's head backwards.#KD#
Exotic lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Exotic takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Bryant is rocked!
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Exotic blocks the leg kick.
Bryant seems to have recovered his senses.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
As Exotic backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Exotic manages to avoid it all.
Bryant scores with a push kick.
Bryant looks to land a combination. Exotic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Exotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Exotic throws a hook but Bryant avoids it easily.#T3#
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bryant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Bryant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Bryant's head.
Donk. Exotic catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Exotic lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Exotic lands a left and a right that send Bryant crashing to the mat, dazed. Exotic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Exotic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Exotic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bryant sprawling to the canvas! Bryant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Exotic finish him?!
A swing and a miss from Exotic.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Exotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Exotic takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Exotic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryant! But no joy.
Bryant with a nice calf kick.
Exotic jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bryant might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Bryant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?#KD#
Exotic lands a big uppercut and Bryant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bryant looks OK. Exotic waves Bryant back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic cracks Bryant with a hook to the temple - Bryant is on wobbly legs here! Exotic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bryant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Exotic wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Coryatt misses with a body kick.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Coryatt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bryant blocks a low kick nicely.
Coryatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coryatt scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coryatt back to the cage. Bryant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Coryatt is rocked!#CL#
Bryant takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg 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!
Coryatt slips a jab and a cross from Bryant. #T1#
Bryant misses with a hook to the body
and Coryatt counters with a nice body kick.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coryatt.
Coryatt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Coryatt missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Bryant.
Nice defenses there by Bryant.
Coryatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
A little jabbing left from Coryatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Bryant lands a nice hook to Coryatt's body. Coryatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Coryatt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coryatt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant connects with a looping right hand.
Bryant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coryatt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bryant if he has to take too many more of those.
Coryatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Coryatt does it's job there.
Bryant lands a jab-cross combination.
Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coryatt throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Bryant counters with a crisp one two that drops Coryatt! Bryant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Coryatt to his feet! Coryatt is in big trouble!
Coryatt is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant weaves into range and cracks Coryatt right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Coryatt goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Bryant is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobe Bryant!
After winning the bout, Kobe Bryant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 29 - Kong vs McWrestler
Date: Feb 24, 2022

#R1#
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar counters with a body kick.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
Good shot there by Escobar.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bryant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Bryant misses with a double jab
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Bryant misses #KD2#
and Escobar counters with a left hand that sends Bryant to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bryant wants to stand up but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Escobar prevents Bryant from getting back to his feet.
Bryant is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Escobar.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Bryant misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Escobar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Bryant wanted to stand there but Escobar had control of the position. #SUB2#
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing Bryant from standing up. #SUB2#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Escobar dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#KD#
Bryant drops Escobar with a beautiful combination! Escobar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Escobar.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Bryant tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Bryant misses with the head strike. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Juanito Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bryant or not.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards. #ROC2#Bryant is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar lands a big right hand that drops Bryant! The killer instinct kicks in and Escobar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juanito Escobar!
A relieved looking Juanito Escobar 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: BB 22 - Big Daddy vs Hoost
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Broderick moves out of range of the body kick from Bryant.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broderick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Broderick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
Broderick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Broderick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Broderick looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Broderick throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Broderick has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch.
Broderick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant wants to break free but Broderick has control.
Broderick trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Broderick throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Broderick .
Broderick trying to land knees to the body.
Broderick scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant is looking to break free of the clinch but Broderick has double underhooks. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Broderick saw that one coming.
Broderick thinks about the counter body kick.
Broderick misses with a hook.#T2#
Broderick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Broderick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Broderick dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broderick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryant takes a step back to recover.
Broderick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant swinging wildly here. #T3#
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Broderick .
A big left from Broderick misses.
Bryant seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Broderick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Broderick .
A punch combination from Bryant misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Broderick leaning against his opponent.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Broderick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Broderick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bryant is stalling here.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Broderick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Broderick is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Broderick has his back to the cage.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Broderick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bryant avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bryant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Broderick tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Broderick back against the cage.
Broderick misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Broderick keeps Bryant at a distance using the push kick.
Broderick moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Broderick .
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
That's time! Bryant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Broderick .
Broderick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Broderick stuns Bryant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bryant misses with a left hand
and Broderick counters with a body kick that stops Bryant in his tracks momentarily.
Broderick avoids a kick to the body.
Broderick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant is looking to counter punch.
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Broderick .#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Broderick tries to bum rush Bryant with a series of wild strikes but Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broderick misses with a looping right.
Broderick moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Bryant clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Broderick .
Broderick throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Bryant avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Bryant throws a big counter combination but Broderick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Broderick lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
Broderick swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant moves forwards but Broderick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Broderick tries to clinch but Bryant moves away
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant tries to bum rush Broderick with a series of wild strikes but Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Broderick throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Broderick .
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Broderick is just out of range.#T3#
Broderick throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Broderick misses with a hook to the body
and Bryant counters with a left and a right that stings Broderick .
Bryant digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.
Broderick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Broderick misses with a straight left.
Bryant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bryant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bryant tries to clinch but Broderick is having none of it.
Broderick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Broderick .
It seemed like Broderick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broderick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
As Broderick looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Broderick just gets out of the way.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broderick throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Broderick looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Broderick .
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Broderick misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a solid body kick.
Broderick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bryant makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Broderick really felt that one!
Bryant throws a leg kick which misses Broderick 's front leg but catches the back leg as Broderick tries to avoid it.
Broderick slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Bryant backing away here, and Broderick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick '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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Broderick throws a low kick but Bryant moves out of range easily.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Bryant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Broderick . Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Broderick throws a sloppy head kick
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Broderick counters with an inside leg kick.
Broderick throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broderick wants to clinch.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Broderick . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Broderick .#T1#
Broderick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Jab from Broderick .#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Broderick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Bryant scores with a takedown into Broderick 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Bryant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Bryant tries to clinch but Broderick moves out of range.
Bryant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broderick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broderick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Broderick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bryant will feel that in the morning.
Broderick slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Sloppy strikes from Broderick . Those never looked like landing.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Broderick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Broderick 's corner calls for a 1-2. Broderick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Broderick pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Broderick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant lands a hook that snaps the head of Broderick backwards.
Broderick looking to throw knees to the head but Bryant is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Broderick keeps him there for the moment.
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bryant. #CUT#That has opened up Hunter Broderick 's cut even more.
Hunter Broderick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Broderick lands a body shot.
Bryant avoiding damage as Broderick throws knees to the body.
Broderick looking to stall.
Broderick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.#BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Broderick has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bryant has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Broderick prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hunter Broderick .
I think Broderick 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Hunter Broderick !
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Kobe Bryant!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Kobe Bryant!

Kobe Bryant wins by split decision!
Our winner, Kobe Bryant, 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: BB 15 - Zaintashara vs Roos
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Battaglia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bryant sprawls well initially but Battaglia persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Battaglia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bryant defends it well.
Bryant pushes Battaglia off looking to stand but Battaglia dives back in and keeps control.
Bryant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Battaglia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bryant tries to roll over but Battaglia keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant regains full guard. Nicely done.
Battaglia content to stall in guard here.
Bryant wants to stand but Battaglia is controlling the position. #T1#
Battaglia wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a triangle here but Battaglia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Battaglia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bryant keeps working. #ES#
Bryant bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Battaglia scores with a spinning back kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryant.
Battaglia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bryant throws a right hand that Battaglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Battaglia also avoids with ease.
Battaglia throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battaglia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marco Battaglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battaglia lands a front kick.
Battaglia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Bryant scores with the left hand. Battaglia knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Battaglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Battaglia fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Battaglia counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battaglia avoids the head kick by Bryant.
A head kick from Bryant lands but Battaglia takes it in his stride.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Battaglia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Battaglia.
Battaglia tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bryant as Battaglia shoots in.#T4#
Bryant connects with a body shot.
Battaglia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Bryant has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battaglia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bryant to keep the fight standing.
Battaglia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bryant to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battaglia.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Bryant throws a right hand that Battaglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Battaglia also avoids with ease.
Battaglia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant 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##TD2#
Battaglia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bryant's half guard.
Bryant tries to kick Battaglia off in order to stand up. Battaglia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom here.
Bryant seems a little lost for a moment, as Battaglia dominates the positioning.
Battaglia working away.#ES#
Bryant explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. Battaglia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bryant wants to land a leg kick but Battaglia is out of range.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Battaglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Battaglia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Bryant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Battaglia.
A punch combination from Bryant misses. #CL2#
Battaglia clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Bryant has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battaglia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Battaglia has the dominant position.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battaglia looks for a takedown but Bryant sprawls well.
Bryant jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Battaglia avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Battaglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Battaglia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryant but Bryant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Battaglia.
Battaglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant throws a wild body kick that Battaglia sees coming a mile off.
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Battaglia wants to clinch
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Bryant drops Battaglia with a beautiful combination! Battaglia stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
Battaglia wants to clinch.
Battaglia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Battaglia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battaglia can do to turn this around?
Battaglia tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Battaglia misses with a takedown
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Battaglia moves out of range easily.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battaglia moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Battaglia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bryant wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Battaglia backpedaling.
Battaglia is breathing heavily.#T4#
Battaglia shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Bryant lands a big head kick that sends Battaglia tumbling to the mat! Bryant takes a step backwards and waves Battaglia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Battaglia is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Battaglia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Battaglia off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bryant follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Battaglia was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
Our winner, Kobe Bryant, 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: KoF - Nakagawa x Bryant
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakagawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bryant is fending him off so far but Nakagawa persists. Nope, Bryant circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant lands with a nice combination. Nakagawa backs away looking to recover.
Bryant thuds his right hand into Nakagawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakagawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant with a jab.
Bryant looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
Nakagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Nakagawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bryant can't break the clinch. #TD#
Nakagawa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakagawa lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Nakagawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakagawa stalling away here and it's allowed Bryant to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nakagawa won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Nakagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Nakagawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Bryant looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Nakagawa with a nice head shot there.
Nakagawa prevents Bryant from getting back to his feet.
Bryant has control of Nakagawa's left arm, preventing Nakagawa from doing any damage.
Bryant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakagawa passes into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakagawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bryant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Bryant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nakagawa throwing shots but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Bryant pushes Nakagawa off looking to stand but Nakagawa dives back in and keeps control.
Bryant won't allow Nakagawa to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES2#
Bryant kicks off Nakagawa and gets to his feet.
Bryant throws a body punch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
That's time! Nakagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Nakagawa shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakagawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakagawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
As Nakagawa backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Nakagawa manages to avoid it all.
Bryant thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Bryant swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakagawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryant defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a hook
and Nakagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakagawa with a poor takedown
and Bryant counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Bryant does no damage. #TD#
Bryant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bryant looking to control. #T2#
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa throws a strike but Bryant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Bryant gets to his feet - Nakagawa follows without any prompting.
Bryant tries to land a front kick but Nakagawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Bryant avoids it well and moves away.
Bryant throws a right hand that Nakagawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakagawa also avoids with ease.
Bryant scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant tries to land a front kick but Nakagawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Nakagawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Bryant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kobe Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut.
Bryant throws a big counter head kick but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Nakagawa tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakagawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant tries to clinch there but Nakagawa circles away.
Nakagawa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nakagawa cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Nakagawa's body.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakagawa moves away.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Nakagawa avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bryant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Nakagawa rushes Bryant and presses him up against the cage.
Nakagawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Bryant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bryant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bryant prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Nakagawa jumps guard.
Bryant wants to stand but Nakagawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
My spies in Puncher's Chance Collective inform me that Bryant has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakagawa wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Bryant stands up from Nakagawa's guard - Bryant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryant defends it nicely.
Bryant is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Nakagawa walks into a left hand.
Nakagawa moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.
Bryant throws a body punch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bryant. Bryant obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.
Bryant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nakagawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Nakagawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bryant.
Nakagawa misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Nakagawa dives in and scores a takedown into Bryant's guard.#SUB2#
Bryant is looking for a triangle but Nakagawa pushes his legs off easily.
Nakagawa postures up and lands a big shot to Bryant's brow. #T3#
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Nakagawa is working Bryant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Bryant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nakagawa trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakagawa.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakagawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Nakagawa trying to advance position but Bryant counters by regaining guard.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Bryant's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bryant is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bryant has hold of Nakagawa's hands but Nakagawa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant is pressing down on Nakagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nakagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa stands up over Bryant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kobe Bryant 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#
Bryant lands a body shot.
Bryant lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Nakagawa scores with a takedown into Bryant's guard.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bryant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nakagawa dives into side control.
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa controlling from side mount.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but Nakagawa is dominant here and he's now got Bryant's back!#SUB#
Nakagawa tightening his grip on Bryant, looking for the choke.
Nakagawa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bryant is looking for a way out.
Nakagawa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Nakagawa lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bryant hold on?! #T2#
Bryant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakagawa's guard. Nice work there by Bryant.
Bryant wants to stand but Nakagawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but instead Nakagawa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakagawa forces his way into half guard.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nakagawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bryant has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bryant.
Nakagawa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bryant is trying to improve his position.
Nakagawa working away.#SUB#
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet but Nakagawa drags him back down.#T4#
Nakagawa wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakagawa prevents Bryant from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bryant looking for a sweep but Nakagawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Kobe Bryant in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Bryant throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa misses with an uppercut.
As Nakagawa backs off Bryant throws a huge counter combo but Nakagawa manages to avoid it all.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant moves out of range as Nakagawa strikes.
Nakagawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant tries to clinch but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bryant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakagawa is able to avoid easily.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakagawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Nakagawa as he checks the leg kick.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
Nakagawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakagawa.
A low kick lands for Bryant.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa scores with the left hand. Bryant knows he should have avoided that one.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Bryant is quick to defend against it.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Nakagawa. #T3#
Nakagawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Bryant scores with a four punch combination!
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bryant scores with a head kick.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Nakagawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Nakagawa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakagawa.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kobe Bryant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Nakagawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bryant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakagawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Nakagawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant lands with a nice combination. Nakagawa backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bryant quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryant 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 John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant is the new middleweight champion!
Kobe Bryant tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KoF:IW - New Contenders
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Bryant scores with a punch to the head.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryant as he connects with a hook.
Wu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wu somewhat.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu connects with a jab.
Bryant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wu. #T1#
Bryant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bryant somewhat.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Wu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wu counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bryant defends it well.#TD2#
Bryant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wu won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet. #T2##ES#
Bryant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu tries to pull guard but Bryant holds him up against the cage and eventually Wu drops back down to his feet.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuxiang Wu.#BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wu walks into a straight right hand from Bryant.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Wu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryant.
Wu dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wu shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryant is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Wu does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Bryant drops Wu with a beautiful combination! Wu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!#ROC#Wu is rocked!
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?#T3#
Wu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wu seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Wu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wu! But no joy.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryant as he jumps to the side.
As Wu looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Wu just gets out of the way.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bryant as he avoids it easily.
Bryant scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Wu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Bryant looks to land a combination but Wu avoids it well.
Bryant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bryant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Bryant both land. Nice combination.
Wu thuds a left hand into Bryant's body.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Wu with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Wu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wu slips a jab from Bryant.
Wu throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wu.
Wu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wu shoots and misses
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Wu won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Wu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wu looking to control.
Wu has a closed guard, preventing Bryant from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bryant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?#SU#
Bryant stands up from Wu's guard - Bryant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Wu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryant.
Wu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant throws a low kick but Wu avoids it.
Wu jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.
Wu is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Wu trying to control here.
Bryant trying to mount his opponent but Wu defends it. #SUB2#
Wu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bryant pulls his head out easily.
Bryant seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wu wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
Wu wants to control but Bryant is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wu looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wu tries to roll over but Bryant keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wu actively working from the bottom here.
Wu is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kobe Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bryant has passed into half guard!
Wu wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well. #SU#
Bryant stands up from half guard.
A solid body kick from Bryant.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bryant!
Bryant throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wu.
Bryant lands with a shot to the body.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
Wu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Wu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wu is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wu is pressing down on Bryant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bryant is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu prevents Bryant from standing back up.
Wu is taking a breather. Bryant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#ES#
Bryant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bryant misses with the combination.
Bryant throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bryant.
Bryant throws a right hand that Wu ducks under and follows up with a left that Wu also avoids with ease.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
Bryant stuns Wu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant scores with a jab to the head.
Bryant throws a lazy head kick
and Wu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuxiang Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant feints and then cracks Wu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wu down.
A combination from Bryant does no 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!
Bryant cracks Wu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wu tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Wu shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuxiang Wu.
Wu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Wu.
Wu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt from Wu. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
Wu 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.
Bryant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wu.
Wu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Bryant scores with a spinning back kick!
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bryant sprawls well. Bryant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobe Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wu lands a glancing blow to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bryant 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Bilancia
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Riddle wants to clinch
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Riddle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riddle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Riddle scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryant should have avoided that one.
Riddle misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riddle's head backwards.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant lands a two punch combo.
Riddle throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riddle is looking to clinch.
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddle misses with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Riddle. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Bryant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Riddle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riddle scores with a head kick.
Bryant slips under a jab from Riddle.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Riddle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riddle.
Riddle walks into 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!
Riddle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riddle clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD#
Bryant lands a left and a right that send Riddle crashing to the mat, dazed. Bryant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Riddle is rocked!
Bryant circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Riddle to the canvas! Riddle doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bryant keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo x Mercer 2
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Bryant wants to clinch.
Zaintashara lands with an uppercut that bounces Bryant off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Bryant misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant works Zaintashara's body with a nice hook.
Zaintashara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Zaintashara moves out of range.
Bryant connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaintashara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant tries to bum rush Zaintashara with a series of wild strikes but Zaintashara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaintashara dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Bryant has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bryant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Zaintashara slips under a jab from Bryant.
Zaintashara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Bryant.#T2#
Bryant throws a right and a left that Zaintashara avoids nicely. #CL2#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Zaintashara tries to stall but Bryant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zaintashara presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaintashara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaintashara gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Zaintashara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaintashara counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryant looks winded!#KD#
Zaintashara steps into range and cracks Bryant with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bryant flops backwards and Zaintashara dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Zaintashara controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaintashara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bryant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Zaintashara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Zaintashara is looking for a triangle but Bryant pushes his legs off easily.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Bryant gets to his feet. Zaintashara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bryant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaintashara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Bryant looks to land a combination but Zaintashara avoids it well.
Zaintashara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bryant lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaintashara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaintashara throws a sloppy body shot
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Zaintashara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zaintashara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryant stuns Zaintashara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Zaintashara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaintashara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaintashara throws a right hand that misses
and Bryant counters with a stiff 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 Musan Zaintashara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaintashara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaintashara misses the target.
Bryant jabs at Zaintashara's body.
Zaintashara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant tries to land a body kick
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Zaintashara lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bryant sprawling to the canvas. Zaintashara follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bryant hang on? #ROC#Bryant is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaintashara prevents Bryant from standing back up.
Bryant is still in real trouble! Can Zaintashara finish him?
Zaintashara trying to mount his opponent but Bryant defends it. #SUB#
Zaintashara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bryant is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Musan Zaintashara!
After winning the bout, Musan Zaintashara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KoF:IW-Mcgillicutty x Alvarez
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Bryant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Bryant misses with the body kick
and Takeda counters with a right hand to the body.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Takeda 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
A lazy left from Takeda finds it's target.#KD#
Bryant drops Takeda with a beautiful combination! Takeda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
Bryant digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Takeda connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takeda is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bryant Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Takeda is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kobe Bryant!
During a confident post fight interview, Kobe Bryant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Takeo Takeda was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm just getting started. '.

Event: KoF:IW - Apollo X Mercer
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Math Riddle has been cut.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Riddle avoids them all with ease.
Riddle shoots and misses
and Riddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Riddle 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.
Riddle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Puncher's Chance Collective in the buildup to the fight.
Riddle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Bryant feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riddle sprawling to the canvas! Riddle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bryant finish him?! #ROC#Riddle is rocked!
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Riddle thinks about the counter body kick.
Riddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Riddle crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 91 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryant.
Tuati 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.
Nice cross by Tuati.
The fighters circling - Tuati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant tries to bum rush Tuati with a series of wild strikes but Tuati uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuati throws a big counter combination but Bryant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tuati throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Tuati moves out of range.
Bryant connects with a crisp jab.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Tuati swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuati throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuati connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tuati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuati.
Tuati misses with a straight right.
Tuati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuati avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuati.
Tuati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bryant.
A punch lands to the side of Bryant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bryant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tuati momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
An attempted straight right counter from Tuati misses the target.
Tuati throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
Tuati waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt - Tuati sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Tuati bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant's head backwards.
Tuati's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuati obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Tuati scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tuati misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Tuati misses with a hook.
Tuati is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tuati scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tuati throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
James Tuati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bryant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Bryant is countered with a crisp right hand from Tuati that sends him to the canvas! Tuati follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Bryant is rocked!#SUB#
Tuati is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant is still in real trouble! Can Tuati finish him?
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Bryant seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Tuati has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuati takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tuati fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bryant to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bryant looks to clinch but Tuati throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bryant taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Tuati!
A very excited looking James Tuati 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: CMMA 78 Lafayette vs Morrison
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Obaminator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Bryant. That snapped Obaminator's head back.
Obaminator throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bryant throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryant scores with a push kick.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant tries to bum rush Obaminator with a series of wild strikes but Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Bryant 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.#T1#
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Bryant.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant delivers a nice body kick.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Bryant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bryant misses with a looping right.#CL#
Obaminator gets a clinch.
Obaminator tries to pull guard but Bryant won't allow it.
Obaminator tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator has Bryant pressed against the cage, preventing Bryant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bryant presses Obaminator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Obaminator has the dominant position.#T2##BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Obaminator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obaminator lands a slapping body shot.
Obaminator scores with a hook to the body. Bryant 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.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryant momentarily.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Bryant avoids the head kick by Obaminator.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obaminator throws a counter high kick but Bryant was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obaminator wants to clinch.
Obaminator is looking to land body kicks.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Obaminator circles away.
As Bryant backs away, Obaminator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Bryant avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1-2. Bryant obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant lands with a straight right. Obaminator didn't see that one coming.
Bryant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bryant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Obaminator catches Bryant right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator scores with a hook.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Bryant avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Obaminator tests Bryant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obaminator takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Obaminator.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator scores with a kick to the midsection.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body kick.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bryant throws a solid leg kick but Obaminator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryant.
Bryant cracks Obaminator with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryant lands with an uppercut that bounces Obaminator off the cage and back into range.
Bryant jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bryant misses with a jab to the body
and Obaminator counters with an outside leg kick.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Obaminator avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Obaminator is looking to clinch.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryant manages to avoid it.
Bryant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obaminator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Bryant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Obaminator forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obaminator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Obaminator controls the action.
Obaminator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obaminator jumps guard but Bryant stands there with Obaminator around his waist. Obaminator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Obaminator sizes up Bryant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Bryant is rocked!
Obaminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bryant at a distance.
Obaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
Obaminator throws a lazy uppercut
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obaminator thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Obaminator finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Obaminator! Bryant is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 68 Doner vs Lafayette
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Bryant tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryant walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Exotic misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Exotic misses its intended target.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Exotic throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Bryant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bryant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Exotic misses
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bryant moves into range and clinches up with Exotic.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bryant.
Bryant working aggressively here.
Exotic tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.
Bryant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Exotic scores with a shoulder strike.
Exotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Bryant would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Exotic lands with a left to the head.
Exotic tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Exotic.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Exotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Exotic prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Exotic can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action. #T2#
Exotic works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.
Bryant pushes Exotic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Exotic blocking some punches.
Exotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Exotic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Exotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Exotic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bryant stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Exotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Exotic is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryant controls his hands.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bryant prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Exotic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Exotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Exotic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant tries a body shot but Exotic blocks it. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exotic lands a head kick!
Exotic lands a jab to the head.
and Exotic counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bryant! He's just covering up as Exotic starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
A victorious Joe Exotic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CMMA 59 Michaels vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bryant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryant misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant feints a jab promting Tavares to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tavares slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.#CL#
Bryant drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Bryant. #T1#
Tavares tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant tries to clinch but Tavares is having none of it.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Bryant missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a left and a right that stings Bryant. #T2#
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a left to the body.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Tavares.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
Tavares is working Bryant over against the cage.
Bryant stalling the fight.
Tavares will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Tavares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tavares up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
Bryant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Tavares working aggressively here. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bryant duly obliges.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 Kobe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares'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.#R2#
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Bryant avoids it with no problem.
Bryant closes the distance but Tavares moves to the side
letting Tavares counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.#T1#
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Tavares lands a big uppercut and Bryant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bryant looks OK. Tavares waves Bryant back to his feet!#ROC2#Bryant is rocked!
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tavares lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Bryant out cold! Bryant is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 52 Wayne vs Bjornbak
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wright finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Wright sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Wright fakes the leg kick and cracks Bryant in the body.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Wright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright lands a head kick. Bryant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Bryant misses.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Bryant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Bryant's head. #CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Bryant moves into the clinch.
A short right from Bryant.
Wright tries to pull guard but Bryant holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bryant misses with a punch to the body.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Bryant holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Wright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bryant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
I was talking to Wright's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryant's knee momentarily.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bryant tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Bryant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright lands a high kick!
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Bryant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Bryant is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryant throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a low kick, right behind Bryant 's knee.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wright.
Bryant seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
And Wright counters with a quick kick to the body but Bryant blocks it.
Wright connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bryant moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wright. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wright.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bryant misses with a combination
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Bryant does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bryant duly obliges.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Bryant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Wright dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
Wright works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Wright digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
Bryant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wright counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Wright scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryant momentarily.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Bryant misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Wright plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bryant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Wright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kobe Bryant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bryant.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wright.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright with a nice cross.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a big head kick but Bryant shrugs it off.
Wright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryant should have avoided that one.
Wright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Wright fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bryant just manages to avoid it.
Bryant swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wright lands with a thumping leg 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!
Wright lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
Bryant misses with a looping left.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Wright counters with a nice leg kick.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryant.#T3#
Bryant throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wright.
Bryant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Bryant misses the body punch
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Bryant misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a huge left! Bryant is in big trouble! He's backing up but Wright isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bryant from any more damage. A dominating finish by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Wright!
Spencer Wright gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CMMA 42 Warrior vs TKY
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koslov circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Koslov misses the target.
Koslov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
Bryant throws a right hand that Koslov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslov also avoids with ease.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Koslov backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Vadik Koslov has been cut.
Koslov misses with a body shot
and Bryant counters with a straight right hand.
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant 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.#CL2#
Koslov rushes Bryant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bryant.
Koslov tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Koslov back against the cage.
Koslov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
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!
Koslov lands a body shot. #T1#
Bryant is trying to break free.
Koslov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koslov 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.
Koslov has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Koslov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Koslov fails to land.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
Koslov has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Bryant is looking to control Koslov's arms but Koslov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryant has his back to the cage.
Bryant controlling the action here for a moment.
Koslov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koslov scores with a shoulder strike.
Koslov tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koslov defending well as Bryant loads up on a big left hand.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Bryant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koslov.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koslov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryant's waist but Bryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koslov off to one side.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadik Koslov.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Koslov moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Koslov has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch.
Bryant pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koslov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant tries to work over Koslov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koslov prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryant working aggressively here. #T3#
Bryant blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Bryant.
A short uppercut from Koslov.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Koslov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Koslov.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koslov has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant lands a right hand.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Koslov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koslov lands a body punch.
Bryant is struggling to control the position.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Koslov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koslov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Bryant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koslov slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Koslov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Koslov gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the cage.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Koslov takes a shot to the head.
Bryant tries to stall but Koslov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant is struggling to control the position.
Bryant stalling in the clinch.
Koslov working aggressively here. #BC#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Koslov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Koslov ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vadik Koslov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bryant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Koslov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koslov misses with some punches. #BC#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Kobe Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Koslov with that takedown attempt.
Bryant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Koslov has Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Vadik Koslov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Koslov gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Koslov.
Koslov lands with a right to the head.
Koslov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koslov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Koslov misses with the head strike.
Koslov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koslov blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bryant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koslov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.#CL#
Bryant moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Koslov blocks an uppercut.
Koslov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koslov tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Koslov back against the cage.
Koslov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koslov lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Koslov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kobe Bryant is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koslov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Koslov circles away.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Koslov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koslov slowing the pace effectively.
Koslov throws a head punch that misses.
Koslov throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Koslov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Koslov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Koslov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Koslov misses with some punches.
Koslov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koslov is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koslov has his back to the cage.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Koslov has Bryant pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Koslov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bryant tumbling to the mat - Koslov dives into Bryant's guard.
Koslov stops Bryant from standing up.
Koslov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Bryant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Koslov is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Koslov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bryant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Koslov throws a sloppy body shot
and Bryant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Koslov clinches.
Bryant taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koslov.
Koslov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Koslov keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vadik Koslov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koslov.
A swing and a miss from Koslov.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Koslov is out of range.
Bryant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
Bryant falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Koslov counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koslov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koslov lands a nice uppercut.
Koslov lands a nice uppercut.
Koslov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Koslov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.#BC#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Koslov lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koslov.
Koslov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Koslov wants to counter the offense by Bryant and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Koslov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bryant.
Koslov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Koslov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koslov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koslov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Koslov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kobe Bryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadik Koslov.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Bryant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Koslov avoids nicely.
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryant sizes up Koslov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bryant slips a jab and a cross from Koslov.
Vadik Koslov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryant.
Koslov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koslov moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.#T4#
Bryant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bryant wants it to stay on the feet.
Koslov wants to clinch but Bryant slips to the side
and Bryant counters with a stiff 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!
Koslov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koslov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryant.
Bryant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koslov throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Koslov is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant lands a jab-cross combination.
Bryant lands a jab to Koslov's midsection.
Koslov throws a jab when Bryant was well out of range.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koslov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobe Bryant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koslov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vadik Koslov!

Event: CMMA 32 Platt vs Chop
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Gunny gets tackled into the cage by Bryant. Bryant maintains the clinch.
A short left from Bryant.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant slips a jab and a cross from Gunny.
Gunny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunny has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Shill Gunny has been cut.#CL2#
Bryant moves into the clinch.
Gunny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunny wants to break free but Bryant has control.
A short left from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
Gunny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunny swinging wildly here. #T1#
Gunny falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunny thinking.
Gunny misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Gunny does no damage.
Bryant connects with a looping right hand.
Gunny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Gunny's body.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bryant moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Gunny! Bryant continues to tee off on Gunny, landing with a left and a right! Bryant connects with a right hand that leaves Gunny sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bryant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kobe Bryant!
Our winner, Kobe Bryant, 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: CMMA 23 Hanski vs Pacula
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winchester manages to avoid it.
Winchester lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.
Winchester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bryant misses with a double jab #CL#
and Winchester counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Winchester.
Winchester throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Bryant moves into the clinch successfully.
Winchester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Dean Winchester has been cut.
Winchester tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Winchester seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bryant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Winchester has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Winchester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winchester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winchester throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant lands an uppercut.
Winchester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Winchester.
Winchester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winchester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winchester lands with a light punch inside.
Winchester scores with a shoulder strike.
Winchester tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Winchester misses with a punch on the inside.
Winchester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winchester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winchester blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Winchester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Winchester lands.
Winchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryant circles away.
Bryant unleashes a big counter combination but Winchester bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Winchester gets tackled into the cage by Bryant. Bryant maintains the clinch.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Winchester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winchester.
Winchester keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Winchester.
Winchester taking a breather.
Bryant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winchester works on Bryant's body with a couple of short punches.
Winchester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winchester backwards.
Winchester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Winchester tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
A short right from Bryant. #T3#
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Winchester avoids the damage to the body.
Winchester tries a body shot but Bryant blocks it.
Winchester prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Winchester has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winchester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winchester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winchester throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Winchester throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Bryant wants to break free but Winchester has control.
Bryant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bryant wants to get back to striking at distance but Winchester won't allow it.
A short right from Bryant on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Bryant pushes Winchester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant keeps the fight on the outside.
Winchester misses with a straight left.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winchester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Winchester tries to keep at a distance but Bryant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winchester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winchester throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Winchester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winchester.
Bryant lands an uppercut.
Winchester tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Winchester.
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Winchester fails to land.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dean Winchester will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Winchester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bryant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#Winchester is rocked!
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winchester throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a huge left! Winchester is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bryant isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Winchester from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bryant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!

Event: CMMA 15 Oliveira vs Adams
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant 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.
Exotic feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Bryant coming out on top.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Bryant is out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Exotic's head but Exotic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Exotic pushes him off.
Bryant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bryant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
A punch combination from Bryant misses.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant. #CL#
Bryant takes the fight into the clinch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Exotic tries to pull guard but Bryant holds him up against the cage and eventually Exotic drops back down to his feet.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic lands a shot to the body.
Exotic digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank.
Bryant is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Exotic.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Exotic is controlling him.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Exotic has the dominant position.#T2##BC#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Bryant ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bryant's head.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant tries to clinch up but Exotic circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Exotic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bryant drives through and clinches with Exotic against the cage.
Bryant scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Exotic successfully pulls guard.
Bryant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Exotic is proving hard to escape from.
Exotic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB2#
Bryant is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Exotic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bryant is looking to defend but Exotic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bryant! Exotic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bryant taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CMMA 9 145lbs Title
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant feints a jab promting Magnusson to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magnusson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnusson misses the target.
Magnusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Magnusson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magnusson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Magnusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bryant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bryant gets a clinch.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson lands a shot to the body.
Magnusson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Magnusson. #T1#
Magnusson misses with a body punch.
Bryant trying to stall but Magnusson improves his position.
Bryant blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Magnusson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnusson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryant counters with a three punch combo that has Magnusson backing up. Magnusson nods at Bryant to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Bryant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant is looking to control Magnusson's arms but Magnusson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryant has his back to the cage.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Bryant scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnusson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magnusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
Magnusson stalling the fight. #T2#
Bryant blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnusson.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnusson.
Magnusson scores with a shot to the side of Bryant's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnusson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryant.
Magnusson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnusson throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnussons head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magnusson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bryant throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnussons head.
Bryant presses Magnusson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bryant tries to work over Magnusson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnusson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Bryant stalling.
Magnusson working aggressively here.
Bryant gets through Magnusson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant pushes Magnusson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Magnusson prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Magnusson misses with some punches.
Bryant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land.
Bryant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Magnusson.
Bryant digs a right hand into Magnusson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magnusson's gas tank.
Bryant digs a right hand into Magnusson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magnusson's gas tank.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Magnusson lands a shoulder strike.
Magnusson misses with the head strike.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnusson has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Magnusson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bryant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Magnusson fails to land.
Bryant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnusson backwards.
Bryant is working Magnusson over against the cage.
Magnusson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnusson can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobe Bryant 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#
Magnusson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bryant finds it's way round the side to connect with Magnusson's head. #ROC#Magnusson is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Magnusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnusson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
Magnusson misses with a leg kick
and Bryant counters with a huge left! Magnusson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bryant isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Magnusson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bryant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!

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