Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C303: Nakagawa vs Lew II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Gregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bozic scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Gregor misses.
Gregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Bozic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gregor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gregor looks winded!
Bozic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Bozic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Gregor gets tackled into the cage by Bozic. Bozic maintains the clinch.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Gregor blocking some punches. #T1#
Bozic scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bozic fails to land.
Gregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Bozic working aggressively here.
A short right from Gregor.
Bozic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bozic.
Bozic misses with some punches.
Bozic tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregor.
Gregor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gregor pushes Bozic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gregor is trying to push Bozic away but Bozic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Gregor avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bozic has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Bozic has a couple of punches blocked by Gregor.
Bozic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bozic throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bozic fails to land.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Bozic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bozic.
Bozic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor blocks an uppercut.
Gregor tries to break the clinch but Bozic is controlling the position.
Gregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bozic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gregor lands a shoulder strike.
Gregor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bozic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gregor can turn it around.
Gregor tries a body shot but Bozic blocks it.
Bozic misses with some punches.
Gregor blocking some punches.
Bozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bozic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bozic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bozic.
Gregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bozic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bozic tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Bozic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bozic.
Bozic working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Gregor.
Bozic pushes Gregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bozic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Gregor lands a left hand.
Gregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gregor.
Gregor lands a body punch.
Bozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Gregor uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Gregor breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bozic lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabrijel Bozic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregor lands with a right hand.
Bozic tries to land a front kick but Gregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gregor throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bozic, as that shot connected.
Bozic misses with a kick to the body
and Gregor counters with a nice body shot.
Gregor throws a jab when Bozic was well out of range.
Bozic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gregor momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic wants to clinch
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Gregor thuds a left hand into Bozic's body.
Bozic throws a leg kick
and Gregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregor. Bozic does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Gregor misses.
A swing and a miss from Bozic.
Bozic thows a leg kick but Gregor checks it
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregor throws a sloppy body shot
and Bozic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bozic tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Bozic jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bozic.
As Bozic backs off Gregor throws a huge counter combo but Bozic manages to avoid it all.
Bozic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Bozic connects with a single shot there.
Bozic throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Gregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bozic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregor's head backwards.
Bozic tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it.
Bozic tries to clinch there but Gregor circles away.
Bozic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Bozic misses with a right hand
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregor misses with a left hand
and Bozic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bozic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bozic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gabrijel Bozic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bozic slips a jab from Gregor.
Gregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gregor takes one on the button.
Gregor misses with a right hand
and Bozic counters with a nice body kick.
Gregor is breathing heavily.#T4#
Jab by Bozic.
Bozic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregor.
Bozic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregor.
Gregor tries to bum rush Bozic with a series of wild strikes but Bozic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic tries to clinch but Gregor is having none of it. #KD#
Bozic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gregor sprawling to the canvas! Gregor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bozic finish him?! #ROC#Gregor is rocked!
Gregor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bozic throws a monster overhand right that drops Gregor! Bozic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
Gabrijel Bozic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##TD#
Haggar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Haggar controlling the action here.
Bozic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bozic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Haggar controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Haggar there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Bozic dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Haggar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bozic defends it well.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Haggar is trying to control the action in half guard but Bozic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bozic is trying to maintain the position but Haggar is very close to passing his half guard.
Haggar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bozic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bozic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar wants to pass the guard but Bozic is defending well.
Haggar working the head and body with strikes.
Haggar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bozic is looking for a sweep. Haggar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bozic is in trouble now - Haggar has advanced to mount!
Bozic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haggar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haggar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bozic looks a forlorn figure.
Bozic tries to hold on but Haggar pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar lands a big elbow.
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!
Bozic wants to control but Haggar is having none of it.
Haggar breaks from Bozic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Haggar 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.
Haggar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haggar with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Haggar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Haggar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haggar with shots to the head and body - Bozic looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Bozic is rocked!
Haggar softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bozic is out cold! Haggar jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Bozic misses with a left hand
and Olsen counters with a nice body shot.
Olsen misses with a hook. Bozic ducked under it nicely.
Bozic throws a poor cross that misses
and Olsen counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bozic. Olsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olsen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bozic with a body shot.
Olsen 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.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Bozic's head but Bozic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Bozic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Olsen.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Bozic lands a jab to Olsen's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen misses with an uppercut. Bozic saw that one coming.
Olsen misses with a body shot.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body
and Bozic counters with a good, hard body kick but Olsen shrugs it off.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bozic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Bozic throws a lazy uppercut
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bozic misses with a hook to the body
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bozic feints and then cracks Olsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olsen down.
Bozic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bozic throws a hook but Olsen blocks it.
Bozic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Bozic is predictable there
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic misses with a series of wild punches.
Olsen throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Bozic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olsen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bozic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Olsen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen throws a series of punches but Bozic moves out of range.
Bozic misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a nice leg kick.
Bozic throws a low kick, looking for Olsen's leg but Olsen calmly moves out of range.
Bozic swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Bozic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bozic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Olsen!
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Olsen throws a jab when Bozic was well out of range.
Bozic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Olsen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bozic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozic.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bozic misses with a jab to the body
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozic avoids the body shot from Olsen.
Bozic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Olsen connects with a jab.
Olsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bozic misses with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bozic just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen thinks about the counter body kick.
Bozic misses with a jab to the body
and Olsen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bozic misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a huge head kick that drops Bozic! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
After winning the bout, Kjetil Olsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Matti throws an off balance right hand
and Bozic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bozic swings for the body but Matti moves out of range.
Matti is looking to counter punch.
Matti cracks Bozic with a good jab.
Bozic scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Matti scores with a hook.
Bozic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bozic drops his hands momentarily and Matti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bozic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bozic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozic moves away from the strike by Matti.
Matti throws a lazy right hand but Bozic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Nice body kick from Bozic.
Bozic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bozic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matti misses with an uppercut
and Bozic counters with a nice body shot.
Matti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bozic.
A slow jab from Matti misses its intended target.
Bozic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matti is breathing heavily.
Bozic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Bozic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Bozic sends Matti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bozic is motioning to the referee to let Matti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Parta Matti's cut is getting worse.
Bozic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozic throws a body punch but Matti moves out of range.
Matti throwing a counter right hand but Bozic manages to avoid it.
Matti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bozic throws a hook to the side of Matti's head but Matti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matti moves out of range of the body kick.
Matti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#Parta Matti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matti connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Bozic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bozic lands a right hook to the body.
Bozic thuds his shin into the meat of Matti's side.
Bozic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bozic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD2#
Bozic cracks Matti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Matti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bozic finish him? #ROC2#Matti is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matti gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bozic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Matti wakes up just in time to hear Bozic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabrijel Bozic!
Gabrijel Bozic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Parta Matti stepped up to the mic, saying 'PARTY PARTY PARTY!!! Did I really lose if I get to PARTY?'.

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Sup misses with a few strikes there.
Sup misses with a shot to the body
and Sup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sup 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.
Bozic throws a leg kick but Sup checks it.
Sup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bozic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sup. That did some damage!
Sup lands a nice shot that snaps Bozic's head back.
Bozic moves away from the strike by Sup.
Sup misses with a combination
and Bozic counters with a huge left! Sup is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bozic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sup from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bozic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
A victorious Gabrijel Bozic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Bozic misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bozic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivera counters with a solid body kick.
Bozic is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Rivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Rivera trying to land knees to the body.
Bozic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rivera breaks from the clinch.
Bozic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rivera is able to avoid easily.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Good shot there by Bozic.
Nice uppercut lands for Bozic. That snapped Rivera's head back.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bozic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bozic throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bozic, as that shot connected.
Bozic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Bozic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivera moves forwards but Bozic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Bozic.
Rivera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Rivera blocks the low kick.
Bozic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivera is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rivera thuds a left hand into Bozic's body.
Rivera tries to clinch but Bozic moves away
and Bozic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Bozic lands with a straight right. Rivera didn't see that one coming.
Bozic lands a jab to Rivera's midsection.
Bozic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bozic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rivera drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bozic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rivera's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
An out of breath Gabrijel Bozic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Bozic moves out of range as Blank strikes.
Bozic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bozic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bozic lands a right hook to the body.
Bozic lands a jab to Blank's midsection.
Bozic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blank manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bozic.
Blank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bozic scores with a decent looking hook.
Blank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blank throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bozic counter with a right hand.
Bozic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Bozic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bozic.
Blank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bozic.
Blank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bozic.
Bozic takes one on the button.
Bozic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blank looks to score with a jab to the body but Bozic is just out of range.
Bozic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bozic throws a looping overhand right but Blank ducks down to avoid it.
Bozic misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Blank misses the target.
Good work by Blank as he checks the leg kick.
Gabrijel Bozic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blank misses with a straight left.
Bozic 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.
Blank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozic.
Jab, jab by Blank - just one landing.
Blank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bozic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bozic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bozic misses the shot to the body.
Bozic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blank rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Blank connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank moves away from the strike by Bozic.
Bozic slips under a jab from Blank.
Bozic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bozic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bozic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bozic throws out a loose jab but Blank uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Blank feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blank 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.
Blank throwing strikes but missing.
Blank postures up and lands a big shot to Bozic's brow.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Blank lands a couple of elbows.
Blank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blank landing some decent shots from guard.
Blank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blank throwing strikes from guard but Bozic blocks nicely.
Blank postures up in Bozic's guard and throws a big left but Bozic blocks it.
Blank lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bozic is trying to keep Blank in close.
Blank throwing strikes from guard but Bozic blocks nicely.
Bozic is trying to control the position but Blank postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bozic trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bozic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blank throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that round.
That's time! Blank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bozic defending well as Blank loads up on a big left hand.
Bozic moves out of range of the strikes.
Bozic leaves Blank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bozic throws an overhand right that lands on Blank's shoulder, as Blank tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bozic.#TD#
Blank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bozic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blank chips away with some ground and pound.
Blank working some strikes from top position.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Blank throws a big elbow that misses.
Blank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blank lands a couple of digs.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bozic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bozic's guard. #T2#
Blank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blank drops an elbow to the side of Bozic's head.
Bozic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bozic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blank.
Bozic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blank is working away from the top position though.
Bozic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bozic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blank.
Blank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blank lands strikes from half guard.
Blank looks to land a strike but Bozic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Blank landing with the ground and pound.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Blank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blank throwing strikes from guard but Bozic blocks nicely.
Blank stands up over Bozic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#Bozic is rocked!
Blank looking to pass the guard.
Blank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bozic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bozic is still in real trouble! Can Blank finish him?
Bozic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bozic seems to have recovered his senses.
Blank throws an elbow that misses. Bozic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blank's guard. Nice move by Bozic!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Blank dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Blank feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bozic sprawling to the canvas! Bozic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blank finish him?!
Gabrijel Bozic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blank sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Bozic's defenses. It connects perfectly with Bozic's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
A very excited looking Billy Blank 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: APEX 14
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Bozic misses with a body shot.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zahedi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bozic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bozic's corner calls for a 1-2. Bozic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bozic throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a leg kick.
Bozic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi connects with a looping right hand.
Bozic misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Zahedi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bozic! Zahedi lets Bozic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.#T1##KD2#
Zahedi sends Bozic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Bozic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bozic misses with a left hand
and Zahedi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bozic really felt that one!
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Bozic throws a leg kick
and Zahedi counters with a low kick, right behind Bozic 's knee.
Zahedi cracks Bozic on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bozic falls backwards against the cage. Zahedi follows up with more strikes that drop Bozic to his knees. Zahedi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bozic! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Zahedi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zahedi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Bozic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bozic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zahedi. Zahedi obviously looking to wear him down.
Zahedi lands a really nice looking cross but Bozic seems unphased.
Zahedi misses with a jab to the body
and Bozic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bozic with the inside leg kick.
Zahedi throws a lazy right hand but Bozic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic misses with a body shot.
Bozic chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Zahedi thumps Bozic with a low kick.
Zahedi walks into a stiff left hand from Bozic.
Zahedi throws a jab when Bozic was well out of range.
A nice side step and Bozic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zahedi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozic.
Bozic throws a series of punches but Zahedi avoids them all with ease.
Zahedi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zahedi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Bozic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zahedi is out of range and Bozic settles back down.
Zahedi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bozic.
Zahedi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bozic throws out a counter right but Zahedi avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zahedi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bozic thuds his right hand into Zahedi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahedi. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zahedi.
Zahedi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bozic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Bozic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zahedi loads up on a big right hand but Bozic slips the punch.
Bozic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zahedi manages to avoid it.
Zahedi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Bozic drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zahedi right on the button. Zahedi goes down! Bozic follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bozic gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
Gabrijel Bozic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Madzarov misses with an uppercut. Bozic saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bozic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madzarov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Madzarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Madzarov throws an off balance right hand
and Madzarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Madzarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bozic.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bozic takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madzarov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bozic. #T1#
Bozic checks a low kick from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bozic off the cage and back into range.
Madzarov tries to land a front kick but Bozic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bozic thows a leg kick but Madzarov checks it
and Madzarov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bozic's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Madzarov.
Madzarov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bozic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Madzarov.
Madzarov throws an off balance right hand
and Bozic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Madzarov's knee momentarily.#T2#
Madzarov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Madzarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madzarov is looking to score with low kicks.
Bozic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Madzarov just manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bozic, as that shot connected.
Bozic throws a head kick that misses.
Madzarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bozic misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bozic. #T3#
Bozic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bozic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bozic scores with a shot to the body.
Bozic slips a jab from Madzarov.
Madzarov connects with an inside leg kick.
Bozic misses with a left hand
and Madzarov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Madzarov staying out of range there.
Madzarov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bozic with a body shot.
Bozic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bozic feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Madzarov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bozic.
Bozic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bozic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Madzarov connects with an inside leg kick.
Madzarov throws a push kick but Bozic slaps the foot to one side.
Bozic with a jab.
Bozic walks into a straight right hand from Madzarov.
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!
Madzarov tries to land a body kick
and Bozic counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasko Madzarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Madzarov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bozic counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bozic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bozic throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madzarov! But no joy.
Bozic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madzarov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Madzarov lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madzarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bozic's head.
Bozic misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Madzarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madzarov looks to throw a body kick
and Bozic counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Madzarov.
Bozic checks a low kick from Madzarov.
Madzarov staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Bozic blocks the low kick.
Madzarov throws a lazy body kick
and Bozic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madzarov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bozic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Madzarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Madzarov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bozic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
Bozic drops his hands momentarily and Madzarov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bozic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Madzarov counters with a huge right that knocks Bozic out cold! Madzarov is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov!
Vasko Madzarov is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vasko Madzarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: APEX 4
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Bozic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bozic.
It seemed like Bozic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bozic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bozic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Bozic's head but Bozic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a head kick that half lands.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bozic.
Bozic thinks about the counter body kick.#KD#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Bozic tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Bozic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Bozic catches Chai right on the button with a cross.
Chai throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Bozic counters with a nice right hand that sends Chai toppling to the canvas! Chai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bozic finish him?!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bozic.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Bozic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Bozic backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bozic avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai throws a right hand that Bozic ducks under and follows up with a left that Bozic also avoids with ease.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Bozic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bozic! Chai is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

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

Event: RISE 183
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Mineiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bozic counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Mineiro out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Bozic is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabrijel Bozic!
A relieved looking Gabrijel Bozic 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: RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Bozic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bozic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bozic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Bozic's head but Bozic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Bozic.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau connects with a right hand. Bozic shakes it off.
Nikolau takes a swing at Bozic's ribcage but misses.
Bozic moves out of range of the body kick.
Bozic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozic tries to clinch but Nikolau moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikolau, as that shot connected.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Nikolau lands with an uppercut that bounces Bozic off the cage and back into range.
Nikolau throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Bozic clinches.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bozic tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nikolau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikolau is working Bozic over against the cage.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikolau. #T2#
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolau pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bozic is rocked!
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Bozic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolau lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch. #KD2#
Nikolau drops Bozic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bozic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nikolau dips a shoulder and cracks Bozic with a mighty uppercut! Bozic falls back against the cage and Nikolau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bozic is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nikolau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 169
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Sto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bozic misses with a lunging right hand
and Sto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sto looks to land a left hand but Bozic moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Bozic. That snapped Sto's head back. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Sto has been cut.
Sto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bozic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bozic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Sto clinches with his opponent.
Sto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bozic can't find room to land a body shot as Sto controls the action.
Bozic can't find room to land a body shot as Sto controls the action.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
Sto presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sto tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sto blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sto misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sto.
Bozic lands a body shot. #T1#
Sto lands a hook that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bozic.
Bozic working aggressively here.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Sto on the inside.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Sto avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bozic fails to land.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Sto.
Bozic misses with some punches.
Bozic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sto fails to land.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Sto.
Sto prevents a body shot from Bozic.
Sto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Sto.
Sto misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Bozic as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sto can't find room to land a body shot as Bozic controls the action.
Sto tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
Bozic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bozic.
Bozic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sto backwards.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Sto presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Sto blocks a body shot from Bozic.
Sto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bozic tries a body shot but Sto blocks it.
Sto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sto is working Bozic over against the cage.
Sto lands an uppercut.
Sto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Sto back against the cage.
Sto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bozic throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Bozic.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sto's elbow. #T3#
Sto pushes Bozic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Sto - that landed with a thud.
Sto lands a right hand.
Sto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sto digs a right hand into Bozic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bozic's gas tank.
Sto digs a right hand underneath Bozic's ribcage. Bozic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sto.
Sto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Sto.
Sto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sto is working Bozic over against the cage.
Sto lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sto.
Sto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands. #T4#
Sto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bozic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bozic pushes Sto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bozic misses with a body punch.
Sto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Sto back against the cage.
Sto scores with a shoulder strike.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sto is leaning against Bozic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sto lands with a short shot to the head.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Sto.
Sto tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sto scores with a hook to the body.
Sto lands a right hand.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Sto.
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bozic or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Sto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Sto'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#
Nice shot by Sto.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic motions for Sto to come forward. Bozic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sto lands a body shot.
Bozic 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.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sto throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sto ducks under a wild hook from Bozic.#CL#
Bozic has closed the distance and engaged Sto in a clinch.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
Bozic tries to work over Sto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sto digs a right hand into Bozic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bozic's gas tank.
Sto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Patrick Sto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sto digs a right hand underneath Bozic's ribcage. Bozic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Sto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sto misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
Sto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sto.
A short uppercut from Sto.
Bozic has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Sto avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Sto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Sto back against the cage.
Sto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bozic has a couple of punches blocked by Sto.
Sto tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bozic lands a shot to the body.
Sto blocks a body shot from Bozic.
Sto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sto lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Sto.
Sto works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Sto lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Sto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
A short left from Sto.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
Bozic tries to work over Sto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sto - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Sto.
Sto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sto.
Sto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Sto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sto.
Sto scores with a shoulder strike.
Bozic throws a head punch that misses.
Sto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sto digs a right hand into Bozic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bozic's gas tank. #T3#
Sto lands a nice uppercut.
Sto lands with a right to the head.
Sto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Sto on the inside.
Sto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sto lands with a short shot to the head.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Sto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sto.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
Sto can't find room to land a body shot as Bozic controls the action.
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
Sto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sto.
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 right handed body shot lands from Sto.
Sto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Sto is working Bozic over against the cage.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Sto.
Sto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bozic or not.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Sto.
Sto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bozics head.
Sto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sto.
Bozic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sto is working Bozic over against the cage.
Sto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sto lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Sto.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Sto.
Sto is leaning against Bozic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sto is leaning against Bozic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sto lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sto lands a hook that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bozic or not.
A hook to the body from Sto.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Sto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Sto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
Sto throws a right and a left that Bozic avoids nicely. #CL#
Bozic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bozic tries to work over Sto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sto.
Bozic struggles to land a body shot inside as Sto controls his hands.
Sto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sto throws a head punch that misses.
Sto misses with a body punch.
Bozic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bozic throws a punch but it's blocked by Sto.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Sto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Bozic.
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!
Sto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sto. #T1#
Nice body punch from Sto - that landed with a thud.
Sto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bozic can't find room to land a body shot as Sto controls the action.
Sto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sto digs a right hand into Bozic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bozic's gas tank.
Sto scores with a hook to the body.
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sto lands a hook that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sto blocks a body shot from Bozic.
Bozic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bozic misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Sto.
A short uppercut from Sto.
Gabrijel Bozic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sto digs a right hand into Bozic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bozic's gas tank.
Sto lands with a light punch inside.
Sto lands with a short shot to the head.
Sto can't find room to land a body shot as Bozic controls the action.
Sto pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Sto.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
Sto works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Bozic misses with a body punch.
Bozic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sto lands a left hand.
Sto tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bozic tries to work over Sto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bozic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sto.
Sto lands a nice uppercut.
Sto tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bozic throws a head punch that misses.
Bozic misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
Bozic lands with a right to the head.
Sto lands a right hand.
Sto lands with a right to the head.
Sto digs a right hand underneath Bozic's ribcage. Bozic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Sto. #ROC2#Bozic is rocked!
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
Sto tries a body shot but Bozic blocks it.
Sto lands with a right to the head.
Oh Bozic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto lands a nice shot to the body.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Sto.
Bozic seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Sto.
Sto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sto digs a right hand underneath Bozic's ribcage. Bozic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Sto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bozic misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Sto lands with a light punch inside.
Sto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Sto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bozic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
Sto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sto lands a nice uppercut.
Sto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Sto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Sto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sto.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Sto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sto lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sto.
A short uppercut from Sto.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Sto!
An out of breath Patrick Sto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 159
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bozic.
Bozic throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bozic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bozic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bozic throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozic throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozic.
Bozic slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bozic.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bozic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Inhanamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Bozic.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bozic throws out a leg kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range and Bozic only half commits. #CL#
Inhanamoto has Bozic up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Bozic.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bozic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Inhanamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto pushes Bozic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
Bozic misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Bozic looks winded!
Inhanamoto pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Bozic has had enough of the clinch but Inhanamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Inhanamoto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inhanamoto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bozics head.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here. #T3#
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Bozic.
Bozic working hard to break the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bozic.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto is leaning against Bozic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bozics head.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage. #T4#
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Bozic controls the action.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Bozic.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Bozic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Inhanamoto cracks Bozic with a nice body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Inhanamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto gets through Bozic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Bozic misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bozic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Bozic.
Inhanamoto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto with a jab.
The fighters circling - Inhanamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Bozic.#KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that sends Bozic crashing to the mat! Inhanamoto stays standing though and waves Bozic back to his feet!#ROC#Bozic is rocked!#T1#
Bozic is looking to chop away at Inhanamoto's legs.
Some wild striking there from Bozic.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto finds Bozic's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bozic flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Inhanamoto lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bozic will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Giro Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Zahedi throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Bozic counters with a nice right hand that sends Zahedi toppling to the canvas! Zahedi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bozic finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Danyaal Zahedi has been cut.
Bozic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zahedi 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.
Danyaal Zahedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zahedi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bozic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zahedi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!

Event: RISE 144
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quama crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bozic - the referee stops the clock and Quama gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bozic. Quama manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bozic connects with a body shot.
Quama moves out of range of the body kick from Bozic.
Bozic throws a right and a left that Quama avoids nicely.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Kiase Quama has been cut.
Quama misses with a looping right.
Bozic throws a leg kick that misses.
Quama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quama throws the left hand but Bozic avoids the punch easily.
Bozic misses with a body kick.
Bozic slips a straight right by Quama.
Bozic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bozic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quama was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozic.
Bozic feints and then cracks Quama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quama down.
Bozic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bozic.
Quama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bozic is looking to slow Quama down with leg kicks.
Bozic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quama.#T1#
Bozic misses the jab.
Quama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bozic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozic connects with a single shot there.
Quama misses with a looping left.
Bozic digs a good hook to Quama's body.
A shot to the liver by Bozic. Beautiful body shot.
Bozic throws a body shot but no joy.
Quama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bozic.
Quama throws a looping overhand right but Bozic ducks down to avoid it.
Bozic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bozic misses with a hook. Quama ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bozic rushes Quama and presses him up against the cage.
Quama misses with some punches.
Bozic pushes Quama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quama's elbow.
Quama taking a breather.
Quama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quama's elbow.
Bozic has a couple of punches blocked by Quama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozic takes a shot to the head.
Quama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Bozic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bozic throws a leg kick which misses Quama's front leg but catches the back leg as Quama tries to avoid it.
Bozic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quama.
Bozic ducks under a wild hook from Quama.
Bozic cracks a nice hook into Quama's ribs.
Bozic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bozic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bozic looks to land a body kick but Quama moved away.
Bozic throws a body kick that misses.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Quama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bozic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Quama misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bozic, as that shot connected.
Quama misses with a double jab.
Bozic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch but Quama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bozic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quama punishes Bozic's body with a nice straight punch.
Bozic throws a good cross that connects.
Quama misses with a straight right.
Quama misses with an uppercut
and Bozic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quama.
Bozic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quama rather than just go for the knockout.
Bozic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
A left lands for Quama.
Bozic lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Quama.
Quama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bozic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quama scrambles back to his feet.
Bozic looks to score with a jab to the body but Quama is just out of range.
Quama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bozic throws out a leg kick but Quama moves out of range and Bozic only half commits.
Bozic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quama is breathing heavily.
Quama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bozic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bozic scores with a jab to the head.
Quama avoids the body shot from Bozic.
A big right from Bozic misses.
Nice defenses there by Bozic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bozic with a nice calf kick.
Bozic blocks a jab.
Quama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Quama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabrijel Bozic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiase Quama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Quama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bozic!
Bozic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Quama misses.
Bozic pushes Quama away with a front kick.
Quama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozic lands with a kick to the ribs. #KD2#
Bozic sends Quama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bozic is motioning to the referee to let Quama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Quama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bozic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Quama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bozic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bozic lands a slapping body shot.
Quama seems to have got his legs back now.
Quama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozic.
Bozic drops Quama with a huge uppercut! Quama drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bozic is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!

Event: RISE 139
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Bozic throws a lazy right hand but Penrose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penrose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bozic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penrose throws a wild body kick that Bozic sees coming a mile off.
Bozic throws a push kick but Penrose slaps the foot to one side.
Bozic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bozic throws a front kick that sends Penrose stumbling back into the cage.
Bozic looks to land a body kick but Penrose moved away.
Bozic looks to land a right hand but Penrose moved out of range.
Bozic misses with a body shot
and Penrose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penrose scores with the left hand. Bozic knows he should have avoided that one.
Bozic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penrose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bozic.
Penrose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bozic throws out the jab.
Penrose is looking to counter punch.
Bozic throws a head kick that misses.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penrose moves away from the strike by Bozic. #T1#
Bozic throws a head kick that half lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bozic.
A counter left hand to the body from Penrose misses its target.
Bozic throws a jab when Penrose was well out of range.
Bozic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penrose momentarily.
Bozic keeps Penrose at a distance using the push kick.
Bozic digs a good hook to Penrose's body.
Penrose is breathing heavily.
Penrose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bozic.
Penrose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bozic scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penrose has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bozic finds it's way round the side to connect with Penrose's head.
A left lands for Bozic.
Bozic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penrose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penrose just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Penrose walks into a stiff left hand from Bozic.#T2#
A solid body kick from Bozic.
Bozic lands a right hook to the body.
Bozic lands a front kick.
Penrose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bozic scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Roger Penrose has been cut.
Bozic scoring well with a low kick there.
Bozic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bozic throws a good cross that connects.
Bozic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penrose in his tracks.
Bozic thumps Penrose with a low kick.
Bozic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bozic fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Penrose to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Penrose looks to clinch but Bozic throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Penrose taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!

Event: RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Bozic tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bozic throws a leg kick
and Hickok counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Hickok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Hickok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hickok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bozic.
Hickok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bozic thuds his shin into the meat of Hickok's side.
Hickok throws out a loose jab but Bozic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bozic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hickok circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bozic misses with a looping left.
Bozic misses with a leg kick
and Hickok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hickok counter with a right hand.
Bozic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hickok.
Bozic thows a leg kick but Hickok checks it
and Hickok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hickok scores with a jab. Bozic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Bozic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickok.
Hickok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hickok 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.
Nice body punch from Bozic.
Bozic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bozic wants to land a leg kick but Hickok is out of range.
Hickok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hickok misses with a looping left.
Bozic thuds his shin into the meat of Hickok's side.
Bozic scores with a punch to the head.
Bozic misses with a hook to the body
and Hickok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hickok is looking to clinch but Bozic is avoiding it.
Bozic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bozic lands with a good body shot.
Bozic misses the body punch
and Hickok counters with a left to the body.
Bozic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Bozic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Bozic misses
and Hickok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bozic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hickok cracks Bozic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hickok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bozic scores with a shot to the body.
Hickok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Hickok counters with a nice right hand that sends Bozic toppling to the canvas! Bozic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hickok finish him?!
Hickok ducks right into an uppercut from Bozic.
Bozic throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hickok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bozic misses with a body shot
and Hickok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Bozic.
Bozic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hickok now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hickok 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.#T3#
Bozic lands a nice looking body shot.
Bozic misses with a hook
and Hickok counters with a nice uppercut.
Bozic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bozic scores with a nice right hand.
Hickok jabs Bozic right on the nose. Bozic blinks but takes it well.
Bozic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bozic lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bozic.
Hickok looks winded!
Bozic lands a right hook to the body.
Bozic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hickok was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bozic.#T4#
Bozic scores with a jab.
Bozic connects with an inside leg kick.
Bozic lands a front kick.
Bozic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bozic scores with a hook.#KD#
Bozic sends Hickok crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bozic is motioning to the referee to let Hickok up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Hickok is rocked!
Bozic throws a monster overhand right that drops Hickok! Bozic follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Bozic looks to score with a jab to the body but Planck is just out of range.
A cross from Bozic lands.#CUT2#It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Bozic scores with a jab to the head.
Bozic connects with the punch.
Planck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bozic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Planck scrambles back to his feet.
Planck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
A solid body kick from Bozic.
Bozic throws a looping overhand right but Planck ducks down to avoid it.
Bozic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Planck is looking to counter the offense by Bozic and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bozic cracks Planck with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Planck is rocked!
Planck 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.
Good leg kick by Bozic.
Oh Planck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Planck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Planck seems to have got his legs back now.
Bozic swings for the body but Planck moves out of range.
Planck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bozic. Bozic obviously looking to wear him down.
Planck moves away from the strike by Bozic.
Bozic throws out a loose jab but Planck uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Planck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bozic - the referee stops the clock and Planck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bozic. Planck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bozic seems to be stalking Planck here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Planck drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabrijel Bozic!

Event: RISE 112
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Bozic jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bozic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bozic swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Bozic is looking to land body kicks.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rose misses the jab.
Bozic misses with a hook.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bozic manages to avoid it.
Bozic connects with the punch.
Bozic scores with a body shot.
Bozic lands with a nice body punch.
Bozic jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozic ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Bozic with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Thomas Rose's cut even more.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Bozic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bozic throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it. #T1#
Bozic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#The cut above Thomas Rose's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bozic cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bozic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozic.
Rose doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bozic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Rose misses.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bozic.
Bozic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rose just manages to avoid it.
Bozic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bozic misses with a body shot.
Rose throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.
Bozic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rose's head backwards.#CUT#Thomas Rose's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabrijel Bozic!
In defeat, Thomas Rose stepped up to the mic, saying '7.35'.

Event: RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Tower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Bozic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bozic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bozic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tower.
Bozic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tower plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
Bozic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tower's head backwards.
Tower lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bozic lands a nice shot to the body.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Bozic.
Bozic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozic cracks Tower with a good jab.
Bozic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bozic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tower rather than just go for the knockout.
Bozic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range.#T1#
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Tower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bozic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tower's head. #CUT2#It looks like Marcel Tower has been cut.
Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bozic tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bozic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tower has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bozic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower ducks right into an uppercut from Bozic.
Tower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bozic. Tower shrugs it off though.
Bozic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bozic lands a brutal head kick. Tower looks out on his feet and Bozic throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gabrijel Bozic!

Event: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tatum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bozic counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Bozic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bozic keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Bozic rushes Tatum and presses him up against the cage.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Bozic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Bozic.
A short right from Tatum.
Bozic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Bozic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bozic.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bozic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bozic lands a left hand.
Bozic can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Bozic misses with some punches.
Tatum misses with a punch on the inside.
Bozic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bozic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Bozic throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum tries a knee to the head but Bozic blocks it.
Tatum scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
Tatum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
Bozic lands a left hand.
Bozic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tatum looks winded!
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Bozic lands with a right to the head.
Bozic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Scoot Tatum has been cut.
Bozic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bozic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Nice body punch from Bozic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bozic presses Tatum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bozic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Tatum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bozic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tatum can turn it around.
Bozic lands with a short shot to the head.
Bozic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tatum! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bozic is unloading with more strikes now! Tatum drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!

Event: RISE: Lee vs Beckwith
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Bozic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bozic throws a body shot but no joy.
Bozic throws an overhand right that lands on Bass's shoulder, as Bass tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Bass closes the distance and pushes Bozic back into the cage.
Bozic tries to throw a body punch but Bass avoids it by throwing Bozic back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bass.
Bass prevents Bozic from breaking the clinch.
Bozic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bass tries to throw a body punch but Bozic avoids it by throwing Bass back against the cage.
Bass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bass presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Bass.
Bozic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bass lands a left hand.
Bass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Bass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bass.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bass.
Bozic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bass scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Bass.
Bass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bass lands a nice uppercut.
Bass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass lands with a left to the head.
Bass works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Bass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Bass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bozic's elbow.
Bass lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bass.
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!
Bass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Bass lands with a right to the head.
Bass presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bass scores with a hook to the body.
Bass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Bass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bass digs a right hand underneath Bozic's ribcage. Bozic let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Bass has a couple of punches blocked by Bozic.
Bass can't find room to land a body shot as Bozic controls the action.
Bass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bass.
A short uppercut from Bass.
Bass is leaning against Bozic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Bass throws a head punch that misses.
Bozic misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bozic fails to land.
Bass pushes Bozic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bass lands a right hand.
Bass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozic controls his hands.
Bass blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Bass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bozic.
Bass swings wildly with an uppercut but Bozic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Bozic.
Bass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Bass tries to work over Bozic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bass.
Bass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bass lands with a light punch inside.
Bass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bass lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bass.
Bass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bozic.
Bass lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Bass.
Bass tries a body shot but Bozic blocks it.
Bass lands with a light punch inside.
Bass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bass lands a hook that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bass lands an uppercut.
Bass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Bass on the inside.
Bass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Bass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Bass on the inside. #T4#
Bass misses with some punches.
Bass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Bozic is rocked!#KD2#
Bass drops Bozic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bozic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Bozic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bass dips a shoulder and cracks Bozic with a mighty uppercut! Bozic falls back against the cage and Bass unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bozic is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bass screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Marley shoots in looking for a takedown. Bozic tries to sprawl out of it but Marley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bozic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marley shoots for a double leg takedown but Bozic sprawls well. He's pushed Marley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bozic lands a body shot.
Marley looks winded!
Marley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozic works Marley's body with a nice hook.
Bozic dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Douglas Marley has been cut.
Bozic connects with a nice looking jab.
Marley walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marley limp body while Bozic jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabrijel Bozic!

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