Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
The Bouncer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cortes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Bouncer scrambles back to his feet.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Bouncer swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a good, hard body kick but The Bouncer shrugs it off.
The Bouncer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Bouncer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
Cortes is looking to counter the offense by The Bouncer and move into the clinch.
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
and Cortes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Bouncer looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes connects with an inside leg kick.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Cortes.
The Bouncer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from The Bouncer.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
The Bouncer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Bouncer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
The Bouncer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cortes blocks it well.
The Bouncer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
That kick from The Bouncer tenderised Cortes's leg. Cortes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortes works over The Bouncer's head and body with a nice combination.
Cortes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes lands with a nice body kick.
Cortes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Cortes darts in and clinches The Bouncer up against the cage.
Cortes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortes lands an uppercut.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortes prevents The Bouncer from breaking the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Cortes lands a knee to the head.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
Cortes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cortes looking to throw knees to the head but The Bouncer is blocking nicely.
Cortes landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Benny The Bouncer has been cut.
Cortes scores with a shot to the side of The Bouncer's head.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but The Bouncer avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Cortes prevents The Bouncer from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes looking to throw knees to the head but The Bouncer is blocking nicely.
The Bouncer has had enough of the clinch but Cortes keeps him there for the moment.
Cortes keeps control of The Bouncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cortes.#BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
The Bouncer keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A big right from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer missing with a left hand there. Cortes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bouncer throws out the jab.
The Bouncer throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes wants to clinch.
The Bouncer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Bouncer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortes staying out of range there.
The Bouncer throws a low kick but Cortes moves out of range easily. #CL#
Cortes instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny The Bouncer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Bouncer can do to turn this around?
The Bouncer connects with a body shot that sends Cortes's belly button to the back.
The Bouncer looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
The Bouncer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Bouncer connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
The Bouncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
Cortes slips a jab from The Bouncer.
Cortes blocks a jab.
The Bouncer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters with an inside leg kick.
Cortes avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
The Bouncer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Bouncer pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Cortes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortes counters with a right hand to the body.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Cortes.
The Bouncer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortes just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes stuns The Bouncer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes lands a glancing blow to the side of The Bouncer's head.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Bouncer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Cortes tries to counter by clinching up but The Bouncer breaks away and moves out of range.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortes moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Bouncer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
A big left from The Bouncer misses.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Bouncer! But no joy.
Cortes lands a high kick!
A big right from The Bouncer misses.
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Cortes ducks down to avoid it.
Cortes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Bouncer backs up against the cage.
The Bouncer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cortes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Bouncer on the side of the head.
Cortes tests The Bouncer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bouncer throws out a loose jab but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cortes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Bouncer misses with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortes is just out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cortes connects with a body shot that sends The Bouncer's belly button to the back.
Cortes cracks a nice hook into The Bouncer's ribs.
Cortes cracks The Bouncer with a good jab.
The Bouncer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
The Bouncer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer throws the kick towards the body but Cortes avoids it.#CL#
Cortes moves into the clinch.
The Bouncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Bouncer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The Bouncer wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortes won't allow it.
The Bouncer is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortes lands a body shot.
The Bouncer tries to throw a body punch but Cortes avoids it by throwing The Bouncer back against the cage.
Cortes pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
Thiago Cortes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cortes pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny The Bouncer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab and a cross from The Bouncer.
Cortes tries to counter by clinching up but The Bouncer breaks away and moves out of range.
Cortes connects with a crisp jab.
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes misses with a head kick.
Thiago Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Bouncer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortes finds it's way round the side to connect with The Bouncer's head.
Cortes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Bouncer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cortes tries to clinch up but The Bouncer circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortes scores with a punch to the head.
Cortes throws a body kick that misses
and The Bouncer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Bouncer tries a low kick but Cortes avoids it.#T1#
The Bouncer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortes.
The Bouncer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Bouncer misses the shot to the body.
Cortes is looking to counter punch.
Cortes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cortes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a head kick that misses.
The Bouncer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortes doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bouncer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortes finds it's way round the side to connect with The Bouncer's head.
Cortes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Bouncer's head backwards.
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cortes lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Bouncer doesn't seem phased though.
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!
The Bouncer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cortes lands a really nice looking cross but The Bouncer seems unphased.
The Bouncer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cortes.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes staying out of range there.
The Bouncer misses with a looping left.
The Bouncer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortes.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cortes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cortes wants to clinch up but The Bouncer keeps it at a distance.
The Bouncer motions for Cortes to come forward. The Bouncer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Bouncer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortes.
Benny The Bouncer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Bouncer swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Cortes scores with a nice right hand.
The Bouncer swings for the body but Cortes moves out of range.
The Bouncer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Cortes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Cortes.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Bouncer's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
Cortes throws a head punch that misses.
Cortes has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Cortes misses with a punch to the body.
The Bouncer blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on The Bouncer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Bouncer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cortes.
Cortes throws a head punch that misses.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
The Bouncer is trying to break free.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Bouncer is defending well for now.
The Bouncer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Cortes!
An out of breath Thiago Cortes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Benny The Bouncer had this to say: 'Shit man!'.

Event: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Gora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Mahogany defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Gora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Mahogany manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gora lands a head kick!
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gora digs a good body shot into Mahogany's ribs.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Gora slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
Mahogany takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahogany is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Mahogany is looking to clinch but Gora is avoiding it.
Gora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahogany.#T1#
Gora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahogany is looking to counter punch.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahogany is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gora.
Mahogany takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gora lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahogany has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahogany and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahogany is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gora.
Mahogany connects with a leg kick.
Gora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gora.
Gora throws a body kick that misses.
Mahogany misses with a straight left.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Mahogany does it's job there.
Mahogany on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gora. Gora obviously looking to wear him down.
Gora slips under a jab.
Gora misses with a body kick.#T2#
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany moves out of range as Gora throws a body kick.
Gora misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gora thinking. #CL#
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahogany.
Gora lands a shoulder strike.
Mahogany lands a shoulder strike.
Gora lands a right hand. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
A big left from Gora misses.
Mahogany thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Gora misses.
A big left from Mahogany misses.
Mahogany wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Gora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gora misses with a kick to the body.
Gora misses with a right hand
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gora!
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahogany misses with a hook.
Mahogany looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gora tries a quick counter leg kick but Mahogany is wise to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gora.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
Gora throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Mahogany rushes Gora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gora.
Gora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gora lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Gora controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Gora.
Gora pushes Mahogany back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Mahogany prevents Gora from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gora.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
A short left from Gora.
A shot in the inside from Gora. #BC2#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahogany.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gora moves out of range of the body kick from Mahogany.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
That's time! Mahogany's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gora misses with a straight right.
Mahogany scores with a jab.
Gora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gora works Mahogany's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Mahogany was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Gora scores with a jab. Mahogany acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Mahogany wants to clinch but Gora slips to the side
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora misses with a combination
and Mahogany connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Mahogany throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
Gora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora is looking to slow Mahogany down with leg kicks.
Mahogany misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Mahogany throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
Gora tries a quick counter leg kick but Mahogany is wise to it.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahogany has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora throws a leg kick but Mahogany sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Mahogany.
Mahogany scores with a nice right hand.
Mahogany moves out of range as Gora throws a body kick.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gora.
Gora misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Gora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Mahogany checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahogany lands with a right hand.
Mahogany lands a jab to the nose.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Gora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mahogany fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gora feints and then cracks Mahogany's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahogany down.
Gora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahogany has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Mahogany lands with a shot to the body.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahogany moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gora misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Gora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahogany makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gora cracks Mahogany with an open hand slap.
Mahogany swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
A big left from Gora misses.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Gora cracks Mahogany with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gora slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Gora.
Gora connects with a leg kick.
Gora misses with a straight right.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Mahogany, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Mahogany was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gora.
Mahogany throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Mahogany throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany digs a good body shot into Gora's ribs.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahogany on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gora. Gora obviously looking to wear him down.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Mahogany connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Gora throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Gora only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Gora takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany checks a low kick from Gora.
Mahogany feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahogany throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gora. #CL#
Mahogany darts in and clinches Gora up against the cage.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gora is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahogany has double underhooks.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gora blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
Mahogany lands with a right to the head.
Rich Mahogany has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gora tries to break the clinch but Mahogany is controlling the position. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gora throws a sloppy body shot
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahogany moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gora.
Gora stuns Mahogany with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gora backs away, Mahogany returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Gora coming out on top.
Gora scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gora lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gora misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Gora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries a low kick but Gora avoids it.#T2#
Mahogany takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Gora is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Mahogany on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Mahogany.
Gora tries to land a body kick
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany lands a front kick.
Gora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Gora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gora punishes Mahogany's body with a nice straight punch.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahogany tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gora scores with a kick to the midsection.
A combination from Mahogany does no damage.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Gora throws a wild body kick that Mahogany sees coming a mile off.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Gora lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gora punishes Mahogany's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
Gora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gora thumps Mahogany with a low kick.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Gora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gora lands with a nice body punch.
Gora throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany moves out of range of the body kick from Gora.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora misses with a head kick.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora slips a straight right by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent.'.

Event: CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Crenshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crenshaw blocks a jab.
Good work by Kruczek as he checks the leg kick.
Crenshaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crenshaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crenshaw looks to land a combination but Kruczek avoids it well.
Kruczek misses with an uppercut.
Crenshaw scores with the left hand. Kruczek knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Crenshaw drives through and clinches with Kruczek against the cage.
Crenshaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Kruczek's head.
Crenshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Kruczek.
Kruczek just leaning against Crenshaw, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Kruczek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crenshaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crenshaw cracks Kruczek with a nice body shot.#T1#
Kruczek misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw digs a right hand underneath Kruczek's ribcage. Kruczek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruczek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crenshaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek throws a hook but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crenshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruczek.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Crenshaw.
A head kick misses from Crenshaw.
Kruczek fails to land the takedown.
As Kruczek backs away, Crenshaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Crenshaw. Those never looked like landing.
Kruczek with the counter takedown but Crenshaw avoids it easily.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crenshaw ducks under a wild hook from Kruczek.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crenshaw. That's going to slow Kruczek down.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Kruczek.
Kruczek 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.
Crenshaw misses the jab.
Kruczek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Crenshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crenshaw catches Kruczek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crenshaw lands a nice shot that snaps Kruczek's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Crenshaw tries to keep at a distance but Kruczek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruczek is trying to maintain a safe position but Crenshaw gets an underhook and turns Kruczek into the cage.
Kruczek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Kruczek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruczek jumps guard but Crenshaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crenshaw is working Kruczek over against the cage.
Kruczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek is looking for a takedown.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruczek.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruczek.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Kruczek.
Kruczek tries a body shot but Crenshaw blocks it.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruczeks head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruczek.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crenshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Kruczek controls the action.
Crenshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch. #T4#
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruczek is working for takedown but Crenshaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Crenshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruczek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crenshaw as Kruczek tries to tie him up.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kruczek looks winded!
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Kruczek's head.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruczeks head.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Crenshaw to work.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruczek.
Crenshaw misses with some punches.
Kruczek taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kruczek slips under a jab.
Kruczek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruczek takes one to the side of the head.
Kruczek lands a jab to the head.
Crenshaw throws a looping overhand right but Kruczek ducks down to avoid it.
Kruczek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruczek tries to move into range but Crenshaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crenshaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Don Crenshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Crenshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruczek counters with a nice body shot.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruczek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kruczek throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruczek.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Kruczek is trying to stall. #T1#
Kruczek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruczek is trying to drag Crenshaw to the mat but Crenshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Kruczek wants the takedown. Crenshaw is fighting it off but Kruczek persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Crenshaw's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crenshaw holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kruczek is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crenshaw is controlling Kruczek's posture.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Crenshaw keeps moving.
Kruczek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kruczek trying to control but Crenshaw is working from the bottom. #T2#
Crenshaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Kruczek stops Crenshaw from standing up.
Kruczek wants to control from the top but Crenshaw keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crenshaw pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crenshaw pulls Kruczek in to control the position.
Kruczek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crenshaw wants to sweep here but Kruczek controlling him for the moment.
Crenshaw pulls Kruczek in to control the position. #T3#
Kruczek trying to control the position from guard on top but Crenshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crenshaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruczek seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crenshaw cracks Kruczek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crenshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Kruczek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crenshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kruczek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Kruczek coming out on top.#TD2#
Kruczek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruczek lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Kruczek is stalling in the full guard.
Kruczek trying to control but Crenshaw is working from the bottom.
Kruczek stopping the sweep attempt from Crenshaw.
Kruczek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crenshaw wants to sweep here but Kruczek controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crenshaw holds on and takes a little breather.
Crenshaw wants to stand but Kruczek is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crenshaw pulls Kruczek in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Crenshaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Crenshaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crenshaw thuds his shin into the meat of Kruczek's side.#CL#
Crenshaw closes the distance and pushes Kruczek back into the cage.
Kruczek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kruczek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruczek can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kruczek's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Kruczek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crenshaw prevents it.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Don Crenshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crenshaw lands a left hand. #T1#
Kruczek blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
Kruczek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruczek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruczek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruczek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruczek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crenshaw up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruczek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Kruczek. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crenshaw but Crenshaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crenshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Kruczek tries to get set, Crenshaw tries to push him back and clinch up but Kruczek manages to avoid the attempt.
Kruczek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crenshaw. Crenshaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Kruczek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruczek misses with a series of wild punches.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruczek moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruczek misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Crenshaw misses the target. #CL#
Crenshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Crenshaw.
Kruczek misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw is looking to control Kruczek's arms but Kruczek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crenshaw has his back to the cage.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A short left from Crenshaw.
Kruczek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruczek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crenshaw up against the cage.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Kruczek is rocked!
The referee calls for Kruczek to work.
Kruczek stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
Crenshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crenshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Kruczek looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dionizy Kruczek.
Kruczek avoids a kick to the body.
Crenshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Kruczek misses with a two punch combination.
Kruczek moves out of range as Crenshaw throws a body kick.
Kruczek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crenshaw scores with a leg kick.
Kruczek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruczek can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Crenshaw is leaning against Kruczek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kruczek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Kruczek blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL#
Kruczek gets tackled into the cage by Crenshaw. Crenshaw maintains the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw cracks Kruczek with a nice body shot.
Kruczek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with an elbow strike.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruczek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruczek or not.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruczek or not.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruczek is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Crenshaw works on Kruczek's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruczek seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruczek is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw. #T1#
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crenshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruczek backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
Kruczek takes a shot to the head.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Crenshaw dips a shoulder and cracks Kruczek with a mighty uppercut! Kruczek falls back against the cage and Crenshaw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kruczek 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 - Crenshaw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Don Crenshaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Franjic swings for the body but Norberg moves out of range.
Norberg throws a hook but Franjic avoids it easily.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franjic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franjic misses with an uppercut.
Norberg punishes Franjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Norberg looks to throw the jab but Franjic is out of range.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Norberg there.
Norberg 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.
Franjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Norberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg misses with a body shot.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Norberg thuds his right hand into Franjic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norberg throws a body punch but Franjic moves out of range. #T1#
Norberg misses the shot to the body.
Norberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franjic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franjic misses with a hook to the body
and Norberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franjic's head backwards.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Franjic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franjic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norberg scores with the left hand. Franjic knows he should have avoided that one.
Norberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franjic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Norberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franjic at a distance.
Norberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good shot there by Franjic.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Buster Norberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norberg cracks a nice hook into Franjic's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franjic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norberg.
Franjic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norberg just manages to avoid it.
Norberg misses with a left hand
and Franjic counters with a nice leg kick.
Norberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Norberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franjic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norberg. Norberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Norberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Franjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franjic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franjic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Franjic looks to land a right hand but Norberg moved out of range.#T3#
Norberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franjic's head backwards.#CL2#
Norberg clinches with his opponent.
Norberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franjic backwards. #BC#
Franjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Norberg.
Franjic misses with a straight left.
Norberg misses with a hook to the body
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Norberg.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Norberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franjic, pushing him back against the cage.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Norberg controls the action.
Norberg working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norberg prevents Franjic from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic. #BC#
Franjic breaks from the clinch.
Norberg misses the jab.
Norberg connects with a body shot.
A big left from Franjic misses.
Norberg misses with a body shot.
Franjic throws a counter high kick but Norberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Franjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Norberg.
Franjic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Franjic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norberg throws a looping overhand right but Franjic ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Norberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Norberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Norberg closes the distance and pushes Franjic back into the cage.
Franjic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franjic.
Norberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franjic throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Norberg on the inside.
Norberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Norberg fails to land.
Norberg misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Norberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Franjic controls his hands.
Norberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norberg keeps control of Franjic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franjic. #T1#
Franjic wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franjic.
Norberg can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action. #BC#
Franjic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franjic. Franjic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Norberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Franjic misses its target.
Norberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franjic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Franjic scrambles back to his feet.
Franjic misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Norberg - just one landing.
Franjic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norberg counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Norberg drives through and clinches with Franjic against the cage. #T2#
Franjic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norberg has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Norberg.
Norberg has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic.
Norberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franjic lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch.
Norberg lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Norberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norberg can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action.
Norberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Franjic uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Norberg decides to pull guard.
Norberg trying to keep a closed guard but Franjic is proving a slippery customer.
Franjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Norberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Norberg is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norberg is trying to control the position but Franjic postures up. #SUB2#
Norberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Franjic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Norberg is tightening it up a little... Franjic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Franjic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Franjic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Norberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buster Norberg!
An out of breath Buster Norberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HZN 20 Marek v Noeigati
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Dewitt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adams throws a hook but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Jab from Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Dewitt finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
That kick from Dewitt tenderised Adams's leg. Adams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dewitt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt misses with a right hand
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a hook but Dewitt blocks it.
Adams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Dewitt lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams misses with a kick to the body
and Dewitt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dewitt with a jab.
Dewitt scores with a jab to the body.
Dewitt misses with an uppercut
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dewitt, as that shot connected.
Dewitt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Dewitt has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt lands a right hand.
Adams prevents a body shot from Dewitt. #T2#
Knees to the body from Dewitt.
Adams dodges an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Dewitt works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Dewitt with the inside leg kick.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Dewitt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dewitt lands a nice looking body kick.
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Adams slips a jab from Dewitt.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dewitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dewitt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow. #T3#
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dewitt.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Dewitt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Dewitt has double underhooks.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Dewitt pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewitt misses with the head strike.
Dewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Dewitt has the dominant position.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dewitt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adams can turn it around.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Adams effectively controlling the action here.
Adams prevents a body shot from Dewitt. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Dewitt lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dewitt tries to land a front kick but Adams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dewitt misses with a hook.
Dewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dewitt wants to clinch but Adams slips to the side
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Dewitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dewitt connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Adams checks a low kick from Dewitt.#CL#
Dewitt clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Adams.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dewitt has him pressed against the cage.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.#T1#
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams is working Dewitt over against the cage.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Dewitt is controlling the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dewitt here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams has Dewitt pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Dewitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. #BC2#
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Dewitt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dewitt.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Dewitt moves out of range easily.
Adams throws the kick towards the body but Dewitt avoids it.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dewitt manages to avoid it.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dewitt looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Dewitt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dewitt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dewitt cracks Adams with a good jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dewitt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Dewitt throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dewitt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dewitt under the eye.
Dewitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dewitt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dewitt lands with an overhand left.
Dewitt is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Dewitt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Dewitt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dewitt works the jab nicely.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dewitt punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Dewitt throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Dewitt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adams counters with a big head kick but Dewitt shrugs it off.
Dewitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dewitt misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Callum Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Adams throws a hook to the side of Dewitt's head but Dewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Howie Dewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewitt misses with a looping right.
Adams misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Dewitt moves into range and clinches up with Adams.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dewitt.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dewitt clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams blocks a body shot from Dewitt. #T1#
Adams misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Dewitt misses with some punches.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dewitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dewitt is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dewitt has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Callum Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewitt delivers a nice body kick.
Dewitt takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Dewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Adams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dewitt doesn't seem phased though.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dewitt looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Adams throws a fast counter high kick but Dewitt manages to duck under it in time.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A low kick lands for Dewitt.
Adams lands with a cross.
Dewitt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.#CUT2#It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.#CL#
Dewitt has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Adams is looking to control Dewitt's arms but Dewitt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage.
Dewitt is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dewitt lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Dewitt.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Dewitt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewitt lands a left hand.
Dewitt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dewitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Dewitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Dewitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dewitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Hawk thumps Cortes with a low kick.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk throws a low kick but Cortes avoids it.
Hawk scores with a punch to the head.
Hawk lands with a hook. Cortes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cortes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hawk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hawk finds it's way through Cortes's defenses.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Cortes lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Cortes 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.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Cortes moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Cortes misses the target.
Cortes lands a jab to Hawk's midsection.
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
and Cortes counters with a low kick, right behind Hawk 's knee.
Cortes lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Cortes counters with a leg kick.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Cortes.
Hawk misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Hawk's ribcage. Hawk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Cortes cracks Hawk with a nice body shot.
Cortes pushes Hawk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawks head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Cortes.
Cortes gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cortes breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Cortes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hawk sprawling to the canvas! Hawk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cortes finish him?! #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk 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.
Cortes shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hawk takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Cortes sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hawk bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thiago Cortes!
After winning the bout, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ethan Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

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

#R1#
Courtial throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Courtial connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pendragon. Pendragon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pendragon cracks Courtial with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Courtial moved out of range.
Pendragon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Pendragon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Pendragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Courtial stuns Pendragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Pendragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Courtial. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon misses with a low kick.
Courtial misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Pendragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Pendragon defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Pendragon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pendragon.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendragon misses the target.
Pendragon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Pendragon avoids it with no problem.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Pendragon tried to counter with a leg kick but Courtial avoided it.
Courtial throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Courtial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Courtial does no damage.
Courtial is looking to clinch but Pendragon is avoiding it.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Courtial fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pendragon checks it well.
Pendragon throwing a counter right hand but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Pendragon. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Courtial takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Pendragon clinches up against the cage.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Pendragon back against the cage.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Courtial lands an uppercut.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short left from Courtial.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pendragon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Courtial.#CL#
Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
Courtial swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial lands a nice shot to the body.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Courtial is out of range.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pendragon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Courtial takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Courtial.
Courtial throws a right and a left that Pendragon avoids nicely.
Courtial throws a lazy uppercut
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courtial looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Pendragon closes the distance and clinches.
Pendragon lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Courtial.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
Pendragon has Courtial pressed against the cage, preventing Courtial from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Courtial working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Courtial - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Courtial.
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendragon prevents a body shot from Courtial. #T1#
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
A short uppercut from Courtial.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon works on Courtial's body with a couple of short punches.
Courtial digs a right hand underneath Pendragon's ribcage. Pendragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Courtial - that landed with a thud.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Courtial.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Pendragon holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Courtial.
Courtial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Courtial lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Courtial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Courtial tries to work over Pendragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendragon.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon misses with some punches. #T3#
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Pendragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Courtial scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Pendragon - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pendragon.
A short right from Courtial.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Courtial misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Courtial.
A body shot lands from Courtial.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Courtial lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Courtial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Godefroy Courtial showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Pendragon tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courtial lands a jab to Pendragon's midsection.
Pendragon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Pendragon 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.
Courtial takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pendragon scores with a leg kick.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Courtial connects with an inside leg kick.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Courtial avoids it.
A big right from Courtial misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range and Courtial settles back down. #CL2#
Courtial takes the fight into the clinch.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Pendragon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
A short left from Courtial.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial lands with a short shot to the head.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon. #BC2#
Courtial pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Pendragon takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Courtial misses with a hook
and Pendragon counters with a nice uppercut.
Courtial comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Courtial walks into a jab.
Pendragon throws a shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pendragon throws a sloppy head kick and Courtial moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pendragon back to the cage. Courtial follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Courtial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pendragon tries to clinch there but Courtial circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
Pendragon scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial tries to score with a low kick but Pendragon moves his leg out of the way.
Pendragon is looking to counter punch.
Pendragon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Pendragon looks for the body kick but Courtial saw that one coming.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Pendragon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pendragon tests Courtial's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Godefroy Courtial is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon throws a wild body kick that Courtial sees coming a mile off.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
It appears Pendragon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Courtial throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Courtial lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Courtial swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Courtial moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Courtial throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pendragon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Courtial has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Courtial and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Courtial misses the jab.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Courtial scores with a head kick.
Pendragon tries a low kick but Courtial avoids it.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Courtial misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Courtial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Pendragon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Pendragon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Courtial 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Lesnar is looking to clinch. #CL#
Lesnar forces Sanford back against the cage and clinches.
Lesnar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanfords head.
Sanford blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Sanford lands an uppercut.
Sanford scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanford.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanford blocking some punches.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar has a couple of punches blocked by Sanford.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Sanford gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanford takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Lesnar is off balance and as he stumbles, Sanford throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Lesnar's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tiff Sanford!
After winning the bout, Tiff Sanford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Smith digs a good body shot into Anttonen's ribs.
Anttonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anttonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith thows a huge punch but Anttonen dodges it nicely.
Smith with the ground and pound but Anttonen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anttonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Anttonen has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Smith seems keen to control Anttonen's posture.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith 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.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anttonen defends well.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anttonen passes into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anttonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith looking for a sweep but Anttonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anttonen is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith tries to roll over but Anttonen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Smith actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Anttonen is controlling the pace.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anttonen trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to improve his position but Anttonen is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Smith is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Anttonen is tapping! Great win for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2024

#R1#
De Normandie tries to clinch but Build is having none of it.
Build throws a leg kick #CL2#
and De Normandie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Normandie.
De Normandie lands a nice shot to the body.
De Normandie lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like Test Build has been cut.
De Normandie gets through Build's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Build throws a punch but it's blocked by De Normandie.
De Normandie blocks a body shot from Build.
De Normandie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Build's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Build is rocked!
Build is breathing heavily.
De Normandie creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Build's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Build drops to his knees and De Normandie pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillaume De Normandie!
Guillaume De Normandie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Wrestler Wayfare for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Levesque cracks a nice hook into Durling's ribs.
Durling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levesque manages to avoid it.
Levesque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Levesque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A left lands for Durling.
Durling misses with an uppercut.
Levesque misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Durling.
Levesque throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Durling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Levesque on his heels. He'll look to pass Levesque's guard now, I'm sure.
Levesque is adopting a defensive guard.
Durling trying to control but Levesque is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Levesque keeping full guard, as Durling tries to pass.
Levesque wants to sweep here but Durling controlling him for the moment.
Levesque is pulling down on Durling's head. It's preventing any offense from Durling, at least for the moment.
Durling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Durling looking to sit in guard and control but Levesque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levesque passes into half guard.
Levesque not doing much here.
Levesque prevents Durling from improving his position.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Durling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durling is trying to maintain the position but Levesque is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Levesque decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice cross by Durling.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Durling scores with a decent looking hook.
Levesque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durling.
Levesque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durling ducks under a wild hook from Levesque.
Durling has a takedown stuffed.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Durling wants to land a leg kick but Levesque is out of range.
Levesque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levesque misses with a body shot
and Durling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Durling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Levesque looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durling creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Durling tries to move to mount but Levesque blocks the move with his legs.
Levesque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Durling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
That's time! Levesque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Levesque 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.
Levesque throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Levesque on the side of the head.
Durling missing with a left hand there. Levesque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levesque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Levesque wants it to stay on the feet.
Levesque throws a lazy uppercut
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut.
Levesque lands the left hand.
Durling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Levesque misses the target.
Durling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levesque.
Levesque stuffs the takedown attempt from Durling. Durling gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling checks a leg kick.
Durling scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Durling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levesque controlling the position for now.#T1#
Levesque is looking to control Durling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levesque avoid being mounted?
Levesque gets back to full guard.
Durling won't allow Levesque to sweep him here.
Durling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Durling trying to control the position from guard on top but Levesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durling passes into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levesque wants to improve his position but Durling is controlling well.
Levesque keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Durling prevents Levesque from standing back up.
Durling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levesque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durling's back!
Levesque is hanging on to Durling's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Durling keeps trying to improve his position.
Durling manages to reverse the position and now he's in Levesque's guard. Nice work there by Durling.
Durling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Levesque's head.
Levesque is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Durling drops back, looking for a kneebar! Levesque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Levesque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Levesque! #REVR#
Durling is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Levesque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durling keeps working. #T4#
Durling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Levesque is looking to take a break and control but Durling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durling is looking to regain half guard here but Levesque keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Levesque stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Durling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Levesque throws a shot to the body.
AndrÃ© Levesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levesque just misses with a punch to the body.
And Durling tries to counter it with a takedown but Levesque pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Levesque misses with a wild body shot.
Levesque buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levesque at a distance.
Levesque throws out a leg kick but Durling moves out of range and Levesque only half commits.
Nick Durling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durling connects with the punch.
Levesque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Levesque.
Durling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Levesque as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Levesque.
Levesque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Levesque thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durling if he has to take too many more of those.
Durling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Levesque coming out on top.
Durling has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Levesque works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1##KD#
Levesque lands a big right hand that sends Durling crashing to the mat! Levesque stays standing though and waves Durling back to his feet!#ROC#Durling is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nick Durling's cut even more.
Durling circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Levesque. Durling falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Levesque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AndrÃ© Levesque!
An out of breath AndrÃ© Levesque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 72:
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Halvorsen tried to score with a low kick but Gooding checks it.
Halvorsen with a nice calf kick.
Gooding walks into a left hand.
A jab from Halvorsen misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gooding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halvorsen misses with a body punch
enabling Gooding to counter with a crisp jab.
Gooding throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Halvorsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halvorsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halvorsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding lands a nice uppercut.
Halvorsen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halvorsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Halvorsen.
I was talking to Gooding's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Halvorsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gooding can't fight it off and eventually Halvorsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Gooding looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gooding is trying to keep Halvorsen in close. #T1#
Gooding pulls Halvorsen in close to prevent any damage.
Gooding tries to strike from the bottom.
Halvorsen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Halvorsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halvorsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gooding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gooding has hold of Halvorsen's hands but Halvorsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gooding wants to control but Halvorsen is keeping busy.
Gooding is looking for a sweep. Halvorsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gooding is trying to control Halvorsen's posture. Halvorsen takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gooding! Halvorsen is rotating here... this could be the end... Gooding is out! Halvorsen has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen!

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogg controlling from the top position.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferguson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hogg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
Hogg chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogg is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Hogg postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Hogg is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson has control of Hogg's left arm, preventing Hogg from doing any damage.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
Hogg trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Hogg is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hogg avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Hogg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Hogg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogg showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferguson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Hogg sits in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hogg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogg landing some decent shots from guard.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hogg cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Hogg misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hogg defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Hogg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
Hogg connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throws out a powerful jab.
Hogg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferguson scores with a jab. Hogg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogg. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ferguson tries to move into range but Hogg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogg connects with a single shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Johnny Hogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hogg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogg cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.#T2#
Hogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogg 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.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogg is one step ahead there.
Hogg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Hogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg landing with the ground and pound.
Hogg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Hogg is proving a slippery customer.
Hogg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Hogg throws a strike but Ferguson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Hogg has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Hogg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.#SUB#
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.#SUB#
Hogg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ferguson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hogg has tightened it up now! Ferguson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Hogg!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Hogg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Nikolau throws a body punch but Handerson moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a jab when Handerson was well out of range.
Nikolau throws a lazy body kick
and Handerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handerson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Handerson misses with a jab to the body
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handerson walks into a left hand.
Handerson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Handerson scores with a punch to the head.
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Handerson is out of range.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikolau as he avoids it easily.
Handerson lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Handerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau throws a jab when Handerson was well out of range.
Handerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Handerson feints a jab promting Nikolau to slip. Handerson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nikolau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nikolau swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Handerson counter with a right hand.
Handerson throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolau counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau lands a nice hook to Handerson's body. Handerson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Handerson lands with a shot to the body.
Handerson scores with a punch to the head.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Handerson moved out of range nicely.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Handerson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikolau. Nikolau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Handerson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dave Handerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a hook. Handerson ducked under it nicely.
Handerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nikolau wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolau takes one to the chin there.
Handerson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handerson with a jab.
Handerson tries for a takedown but Nikolau circles away easily
and Nikolau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Handerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolau throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Handerson throws a looping overhand right but Nikolau ducks down to avoid it.
Handerson swinging wildly here.
Handerson backing away here, and Nikolau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolau slips under a jab.#TD#
Handerson drives through with a takedown into Nikolau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Nikolau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nikolau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handerson connects with a body shot.
Handerson throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handerson throws a body punch but Nikolau moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nikolau. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Handerson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikolau is fending him off so far but Handerson persists. Nope, Nikolau circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nikolau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Handerson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handerson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolau is just out of range.
Nikolau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handerson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handerson lands a nice hook to Nikolau's body. Nikolau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Handerson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nikolau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikolau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Handerson closes the distance and clinches up with Nikolau, looking for a takedown. Handerson pushes Nikolau against the cage but Nikolau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Handerson.
Handerson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikolau's head.
Handerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolau moves away.
Handerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Handerson.
Handerson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Nikolau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson slips under a jab.
Nikolau throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikolau as he avoids it easily.
Nikolau looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Handerson slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Handerson looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Nikolau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Handerson scores with a nice right hand.
Handerson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nikolau counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Handerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handerson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikolau momentarily.
Handerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a left to the body.
Nikolau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikolau throws a leg kick which misses Handerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Handerson tries to avoid it. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nikolau. Handerson shrugs it off though.
Handerson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Handerson gets a double leg takedown into Nikolau's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handerson.
Handerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handerson is working Nikolau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handerson wants to control from the top but Nikolau keeps moving. #T3#
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Dave Handerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nikolau keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Handerson postures up in Nikolau's guard and throws a big left but Nikolau blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handerson postures up.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Handerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handerson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Handerson cracks Nikolau with a good jab.
Handerson lands with a cross.
Nikolau throws a leg kick which misses Handerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Handerson tries to avoid it.
Handerson throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolau's shoulder, as Nikolau tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Handerson slips a jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Handerson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Nikolau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Handerson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nikolau sprawls well initially but Handerson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Nikolau has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Handerson is on him like a limpet, forcing Nikolau back against the cage.#BC#
Handerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handerson lands a jab.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Handerson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikolau won't be happy with that.
Handerson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nikolau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Handerson works to advance to full mount. Nikolau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Handerson lands a couple of good shots and Nikolau has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Handerson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Handerson is landing with strikes from the back.
Handerson is hanging on to Nikolau's back as he tries to escape.
Handerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolau can do to turn this around?
Handerson trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Handerson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Handerson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nikolau knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nikolau for a finish. #T2#
Handerson is landing with strikes. Nikolau can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Handerson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nikolau won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Handerson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
A good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahogany stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahogany checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vale Queiroz tries a low kick but Mahogany avoids it.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up but Mahogany circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Vale Queiroz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws an off balance right hand
and Mahogany counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vale Queiroz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz defending well as Mahogany loads up on a big left hand.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Mahogany showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vale Queiroz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Vale Queiroz misses. #T1#
Vale Queiroz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahogany.
A punch lands to the side of Mahogany 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany throws a chopping leg kick but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahogany looks for the body kick but Vale Queiroz saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Mahogany needs to keep his hands up - Vale Queiroz had a free shot at his head there.
Vale Queiroz slips a straight right by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a series of wild punches.
Vale Queiroz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahogany throws out the jab.
Vale Queiroz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahogany is able to avoid easily.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahogany paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahogany tries to counter with a clinch but Vale Queiroz shakes him off and moves away.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Vale Queiroz ducks down to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch. #T2#
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany throws a hook but Vale Queiroz avoids it easily.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany 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.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahogany manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale Queiroz. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany throws a right hand that Vale Queiroz ducks under and follows up with a left that Vale Queiroz also avoids with ease.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has Mahogany up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land. #T3#
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Mahogany's head.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahogany.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahogany.#BC2#
Mahogany's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz's corner calls for a 1-2. Vale Queiroz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.#T4#
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Vale Queiroz works on Mahogany's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mahogany.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz presses Mahogany against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mahogany throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick that knocks Mahogany off balance momentarily.
Vale Queiroz defending well as Mahogany loads up on a big left hand.
Mahogany scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahogany takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Vale Queiroz. That snapped Mahogany's head back.
A clash of legs there as Vale Queiroz blocks the low kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahogany misses with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vale Queiroz tries to bum rush Mahogany with a series of wild strikes but Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahogany lands a nice hook to Vale Queiroz's body. Vale Queiroz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Vale Queiroz misses
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Mahogany up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz. #T1#
Mahogany working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand into Mahogany's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahogany's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Mahogany's ribcage. Mahogany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany working aggressively here.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz gets through Mahogany's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Mahogany misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Mahogany blocks it.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a body punch.
Mahogany lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahogany lands a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land. #T3#
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany digs a right hand underneath Vale Queiroz's ribcage. Vale Queiroz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vale Queiroz is defending well for now.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vale Queirozs head.
Mahogany blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mahogany breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahogany throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahogany swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahogany takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahogany takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany wants to land a leg kick but Vale Queiroz is out of range.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Mahogany's front leg with a kick but Mahogany checks it.
Mahogany checks a low kick from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Mahogany checks it.
Vale Queiroz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target.
Vale Queiroz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab
and Mahogany counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahogany rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vale Queiroz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vale Queiroz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz works Mahogany's body with a nice hook.
Mahogany checks a low kick from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Vale Queiroz with a nice cross.
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vale Queiroz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahogany cracks Vale Queiroz with a good jab.
Rich Mahogany seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mahogany throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vale Queiroz blocks a jab.
Mahogany connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vale Queiroz momentarily.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vale Queiroz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mahogany throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahogany. That's going to slow Vale Queiroz down.
Nice jab there from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahogany shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Vale Queiroz saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Mahogany shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch up but Mahogany keeps it at a distance.
Mahogany tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mahogany lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up but Mahogany circles away and keeps his distance.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahogany let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mahogany throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Vale Queiroz. That snapped Mahogany's head back.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Mahogany counters with a left and a right that stings Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mahogany eats them both and turns towards Vale Queiroz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahogany throws a low kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range easily.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz moves to clinch but Mahogany breaks away
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Vale Queiroz is out of range. #T2#
Vale Queiroz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands with a nice body punch.
Mahogany uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vale Queiroz has time to react.
Vale Queiroz tries to score with a low kick but Mahogany moves his leg out of the way.
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahogany circles away.
Mahogany throws a solid leg kick but Vale Queiroz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz tries to bum rush Mahogany with a series of wild strikes but Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vale Queiroz throws a chopping leg kick but Mahogany manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Vale Queiroz. #CL#
Vale Queiroz rushes Mahogany and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Mahogany tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Mahogany pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
As Vale Queiroz backs off Mahogany throws a huge counter combo but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it all.
Vale Queiroz connects with a single shot there.
Mahogany is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Vale Queiroz tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vale Queiroz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Mahogany checks it.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahogany swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Mahogany lands a glancing blow to the side of Vale Queiroz's head.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vale Queiroz misses the jab.
Mahogany swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.#T4#
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Mahogany is avoiding it.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz is looking for a counter combo.
Mahogany lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vale Queiroz at a distance.
Mahogany misses with a looping right.
Mahogany missing with a left hand there. Vale Queiroz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale Queiroz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany missing with a left hand there. Vale Queiroz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab to the body
and Mahogany counters with a straight right hand.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Mahogany swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Mahogany scores with a decent looking hook.
Vale Queiroz swinging wildly here.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Vale Queiroz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination but Mahogany avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Vale Queiroz misses.
Mahogany is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahogany thuds his shin into the meat of Vale Queiroz's side.
Mahogany throws a jab when Vale Queiroz was well out of range.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany moves out of range as Vale Queiroz strikes.
A combination from Vale Queiroz does no damage.
Vale Queiroz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahogany can pounce on him.
Mahogany chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vale Queiroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahogany counters with a body kick.#T1#
Vale Queiroz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
As Mahogany looks to move away, Vale Queiroz throws a big counter combo but Mahogany just gets out of the way.
Vale Queiroz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahogany's head.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab.
Mahogany takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vale Queiroz misses with a series of wild punches.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Mahogany avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Vale Queiroz. Those never looked like landing.
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz throws a lazy right hand but Mahogany sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vale Queiroz scores with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab
and Mahogany counters with a good low kick that Vale Queiroz was not able to check. #T2#
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahogany's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahogany is looking for the big counter here.
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahogany.
A nice leg kick from Vale Queiroz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany lands a front kick.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vale Queiroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
That kick from Vale Queiroz tenderised Mahogany's leg. Mahogany is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahogany loads up on a big right hand but Vale Queiroz slips the punch.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has closed the distance and engaged Mahogany in a clinch.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahogany.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahogany creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Mahogany lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahogany controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz pushes Mahogany back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Mahogany's ribcage. Mahogany let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahogany is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mahogany misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches. #T4#
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mahogany pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Mahogany is avoiding it.
Vale Queiroz is looking to chop away at Mahogany's legs.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a left hand but Mahogany moved out of range nicely.
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Erasmo Vale Queiroz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Mahogany moves out of range.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahogany on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahogany. #CUT2#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany cracks Vale Queiroz with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany is leaning against Vale Queiroz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Mahogany scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Mahogany.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahogany. #T1#
Mahogany lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahogany creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahogany swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mahogany escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahogany is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahogany drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Mahogany misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vale Queiroz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mahogany just manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahogany misses the jab.
Mahogany connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Mahogany misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a combination #CL2#
and Mahogany holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz is working Mahogany over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
A hook to the body from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahogany misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Good body shot from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mahogany on the inside.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahogany has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahogany gets through Vale Queiroz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahogany pushes Vale Queiroz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany misses with some punches. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahogany's elbow.
Vale Queiroz works on Mahogany's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahogany prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Mahogany avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahogany has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vale Queiroz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent.'.

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cortes closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortes won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Cortes.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Cortes.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Cortes connects with a right hand. Kosmanov shakes it off.#CL#
Cortes moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to break the clinch but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
Cortes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov tries to circle away but Cortes has him pinned against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosmanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortes with a body shot.
Cortes tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes throws out a powerful jab.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Kosmanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kosmanov. That did some damage!
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes blocks a jab.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortes moves to clinch but Kosmanov breaks away
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Cortes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosmanov should have avoided that one.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes misses with a body shot
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov stuns Cortes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Cortes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cortes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov connects with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes wants to clinch
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Kosmanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortes. Cortes obviously looking to wear him down.
Cortes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cortes cracks Kosmanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kosmanov has knocked Cortes down with a huge combo! Kosmanov steps away and waves a wobbly Cortes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kosmanov misses with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Cortes throws a one two combo.
Cortes lands a jab to the head.
Thiago Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes lands with a good body shot.
Kosmanov throws a chopping leg kick but Cortes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Cortes darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cortes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cortes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Cortes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cortes gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov. #T3#
Cortes blocking some punches.
Kosmanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
A hook to the body from Cortes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cortes is keeping busy.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov digs a right hand underneath Cortes's ribcage. Cortes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Cortes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortes's gas tank.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kosmanov wants to stall.
Kosmanov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cortes has denied him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov is pushing Cortes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
Cortes connects with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
A body shot lands from Cortes.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T2#
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to stall but Cortes improves his position.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortes lands a nice knee to the body.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes landing knees to the head.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes works on Kosmanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Cortes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.#BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortes.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortes.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kosmanov back to the cage. Cortes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes scores with a nice head shot.
Cortes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Cortes
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
MjÃ¶lnir rushes Denver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Denver goes for a takedown in the clinch but MjÃ¶lnir prevents it. #BC#
Denver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MjÃ¶lnir.
MjÃ¶lnir 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.#CL2#
MjÃ¶lnir rushes Denver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a head punch that misses.
Denver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MjÃ¶lnir fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MjÃ¶lnir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MjÃ¶lnir with a nice cross.
Denver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denver wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Denver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a right hand that misses
and Denver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denver shoots and misses
letting MjÃ¶lnir counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MjÃ¶lnir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denver as he avoids it easily.
Denver attempts a counter takedown but MjÃ¶lnir avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Denver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Denver showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
MjÃ¶lnir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denver scores with a couple of nice shots.
Denver not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Denver is looking for a kimura but MjÃ¶lnir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denver to get the leverage.
MjÃ¶lnir is refusing to be controlled, as Denver sits in half guard.
Denver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MjÃ¶lnir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MjÃ¶lnir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Denver tries to pass the half guard into mount. MjÃ¶lnir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Denver 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.
Denver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MjÃ¶lnir! #T2#
Denver scoring with strikes but MjÃ¶lnir is staying in there.
Denver is landing with some decent strikes but MjÃ¶lnir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ES2#
MjÃ¶lnir somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
MjÃ¶lnir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Denver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Denver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Denver won't allow MjÃ¶lnir to get back to his feet.
MjÃ¶lnir keeping full guard, as Denver tries to pass.
Denver 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.
Denver working some strikes from top position.
Denver connects with a couple of short punches.
Denver advances position into side control!#T3#
Denver content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Denver postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Denver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
MjÃ¶lnir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Denver.
Denver is chipping away with strikes.
Denver throwing strikes but MjÃ¶lnir manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2#
MjÃ¶lnir stands up and beckons Denver to his feet.
MjÃ¶lnir throws the left hand but Denver avoids the punch easily.
Denver is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by MjÃ¶lnir.#T4#
MjÃ¶lnir shoots in and drives through. Denver sprawls well.
MjÃ¶lnir misses with a kick to the body
and Denver counters with a straight right hand.
MjÃ¶lnir swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Denver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MjÃ¶lnir defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denver wants to pass the guard but MjÃ¶lnir is defending well.
Denver is looking to pass MjÃ¶lnir's guard but actually MjÃ¶lnir recovers to full guard.
MjÃ¶lnir keeping full guard, as Denver tries to pass.
Denver lands a couple of elbows.
MjÃ¶lnir keeping full guard, as Denver tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemuel Denver dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Denver scores with a hook to the body. MjÃ¶lnir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MjÃ¶lnir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MjÃ¶lnir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Denver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Denver trying to control the position from guard on top but MjÃ¶lnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MjÃ¶lnir's head.
Denver landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MjÃ¶lnir can do to turn this around?
Denver distracts MjÃ¶lnir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denver throws an elbow that misses. MjÃ¶lnir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denver's guard. Nice move by MjÃ¶lnir!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Denver has an active guard here but MjÃ¶lnir has managed to pass into half guard. #SU2#
MjÃ¶lnir stands up out of the half guard.
Denver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MjÃ¶lnir.
Denver feinted with a counter takedown.
MjÃ¶lnir wants to slow Denver down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Denver looking to score a takedown here. MjÃ¶lnir is defending well but Denver drives through and ends up in MjÃ¶lnir's guard.

MjÃ¶lnir manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Denver has hold of one of MjÃ¶lnir's legs. MjÃ¶lnir is fighting the takedown attempt but Denver gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Denver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Denver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Denver with a nice head shot there.
Denver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MjÃ¶lnir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denver postures up and lands a big shot to MjÃ¶lnir's brow.
Denver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Denver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MjÃ¶lnir is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Denver trying to control but MjÃ¶lnir is working from the bottom.
Denver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MjÃ¶lnir wants to stand and escape but Denver is having none of it.
Denver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MjÃ¶lnir is keeping the position for now.
Denver with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by MjÃ¶lnir.
MjÃ¶lnir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MjÃ¶lnir throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Denver counter with a right hand. #CL2#
MjÃ¶lnir drives through and clinches with Denver against the cage. #T4#
Denver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on MjÃ¶lnir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MjÃ¶lnir prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Denver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MjÃ¶lnir avoids the body shot from Denver.
Denver lands a jab.#CL2#
MjÃ¶lnir closes the distance and clinches.
Denver goes for a takedown in the clinch but MjÃ¶lnir prevents it. #TD#
Denver lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denver is taking a breather. MjÃ¶lnir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MjÃ¶lnir is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lemuel Denver dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Denver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MjÃ¶lnir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MjÃ¶lnir misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Denver counters with a single leg into guard. MjÃ¶lnir didn't expect that.
Denver scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Denver is looking to work some ground and pound but MjÃ¶lnir has wrist control.
Denver wants to control from the top but MjÃ¶lnir keeps moving.
Denver lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver trying to control but MjÃ¶lnir is working from the bottom.
Denver prevents MjÃ¶lnir from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Denver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MjÃ¶lnir keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully.
MjÃ¶lnir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MjÃ¶lnir keeping moving, preventing Denver from controlling successfully.
Denver content to stall in guard here.
MjÃ¶lnir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denver looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from MjÃ¶lnir.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denver throws a big shot that misses.
MjÃ¶lnir tries to clinch #TD#
and Denver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Denver.

MjÃ¶lnir pushes Denver off and scrambles back to his feet.
Denver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MjÃ¶lnir is fending him off so far but Denver persists. Nope, MjÃ¶lnir circles away and we're back to standing.
Denver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denver fails with a takedown attempt.
MjÃ¶lnir throws a big counter head kick but Denver avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Denver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denver lands a body shot. #TD#
Denver closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MjÃ¶lnir quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Denver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MjÃ¶lnir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denver.
MjÃ¶lnir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denver. #T3#
MjÃ¶lnir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denver.
MjÃ¶lnir tries to kick Denver off but Denver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Denver.
Lemuel Denver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denver wants to free his trapped foot but MjÃ¶lnir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denver is nestled in close to MjÃ¶lnir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Denver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MjÃ¶lnir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Denver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Denver is working for a kimura but MjÃ¶lnir is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Denver is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Denver is looking for a kimura but MjÃ¶lnir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denver to get the leverage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemuel Denver!
A relieved looking Lemuel Denver 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: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Romero rushes Hernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hernandez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. Romero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez is stalling in the full guard.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romero's head.#T1#
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Romero pushes Hernandez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Romero is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Romero pushes Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernandez jumps guard but Romero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero working aggressively here.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Romero fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hernandez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Hernandez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ernesto Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Hernandez back into the cage.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Romero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Romero forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernesto Romero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero wants to clinch.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romero won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Hernandez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1##ES2#
Romero explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Romero closes the distance and clinches.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Romero is controlling him.
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Hernandez can't get the takedown.
Romero's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Romero's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
Romero prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Romero drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage. #T2##TD#
Hernandez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez throwing shots but Romero is blocking nicely. #T3#
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Romero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hernandez lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Hernandez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Hernandez eventually gives up the hold.
Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Romero defending well though.
Hernandez not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Frank Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hernandez working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
Hernandez not doing much here. #SUB#
Hernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romero sees it coming and defends easily.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Romero.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Hernandez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Romero tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romero sprawls and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Romero as Hernandez shoots in.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Hernandez scores with a takedown into Romero's guard.
Hernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romero wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hernandez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Hernandez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Hernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romero wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.#T4#
Romero wants to clinch.
Ernesto Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Romero cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
Frank Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romero tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hernandez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Romero is quick to defend against it.
Romero tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Romero darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Hernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Romero wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero wants to stand up but Hernandez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Hernandez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hernandez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Romero!
Romero trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Hernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Romero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hernandez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Romero is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Romero holds of for dear life.
Hernandez trying to control but Romero is having none of it. #SUB#
Hernandez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T3#
Romero tries to hold on but Hernandez pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Hernandez landing shots from mount.
Hernandez lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#Romero is rocked!#SUB#
Romero has left one of his arms exposed and Hernandez doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Romero screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Hernandez!
Frank Hernandez is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Frank Hernandez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Crenshaw tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Good work by Crenshaw as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Crenshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crenshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Crenshaw avoids nicely. #CL#
Crenshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw. #TD2#
Sitsongrit gets control of Crenshaw's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sitsongrit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit pulls Crenshaw in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Crenshaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Crenshaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this one to the mat.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Crenshaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw working aggressively here.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crenshaw is defending well.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crenshaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to striking at distance but Crenshaw won't allow it.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Crenshaw improves his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to break free of the clinch but Crenshaw has double underhooks.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Crenshaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crenshaw prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crenshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crenshaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crenshaw checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Crenshaw's legs.
Showtime Sitsongrit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crenshaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crenshaw is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Crenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Crenshaw shrugs it off though.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Crenshaw lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Crenshaw throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crenshaw - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Crenshaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crenshaw lands with a nice body kick.
Crenshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crenshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Crenshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crenshaw working aggressively here. #T2#
Crenshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crenshaw is pressed up against the cage. Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crenshaw down to the mat. Crenshaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
Crenshaw takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab-cross combination.
Crenshaw connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crenshaw lands the left hand.
Crenshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Crenshaw lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.#T3#
Crenshaw catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't break the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Sitsongrit is breathing heavily.
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crenshaw is defending well.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw stalling.
Don Crenshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crenshaw taking a breather.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit looking to slow down the pace here.
Sitsongrit is pushing Crenshaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crenshaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crenshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Crenshaw. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Crenshaw finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Crenshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.#CL#
Crenshaw gets a clinch.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries to circle away but Crenshaw has him pinned against the cage.
Crenshaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crenshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Crenshaw on the inside.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. #T1#
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crenshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit can't get the takedown.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit taking a breather. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Crenshaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Crenshaw digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Crenshaw is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crenshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crenshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crenshaw gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Sitsongrit is rocked!#T4#
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crenshaw smiles and moves away.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Crenshaw clinches up against the cage.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crenshaw keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Crenshaw has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Crenshaw after a bit of a struggle.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Crenshaw improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw. #T1#
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Crenshaw finish him?
Nice body punch from Crenshaw - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crenshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crenshaw works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Crenshaw pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Crenshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crenshaw pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short left from Crenshaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown.
Crenshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands a body shot.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sitsongrit! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Crenshaw is unloading with more strikes now! Sitsongrit drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Don Crenshaw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kulmunki's defenses. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Kulmunki rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki lands a left hand.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kulmunki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kulmunki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Kulmunki defends it easily. #SU2#
Kulmunki gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulmunki sprawls well. Kulmunki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith lunges at Kulmunki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulmunki's hand. #TD#
Kulmunki gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Kulmunki manages to retain guard.
Smith is standing up over Kulmunki. Kulmunki looks to escape but Smith dives into side control. #REVB#
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T6#
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith. #T7#
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Kulmunki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kulmunki's temple. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulmunki is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kulmunki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulmunki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T8#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with an outside leg kick. #T9#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith moves forwards but Kulmunki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kulmunki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kulmunki slips the punch.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kulmunki wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulmunki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Kulmunki to the mat. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.#SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kulmunki scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to break free.#T2#
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kulmunki is controlling him.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki postures up. #SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#T3#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Smith throwing shots but Kulmunki is blocking nicely.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working Kulmunki over with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Smith is nestled in close to Kulmunki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T5#
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kulmunki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T6#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulmunki.#T7#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith digs a good hook to Kulmunki's body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a nice right hand. #T8#
Jab from Smith.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down Kulmunki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
As Smith backs off Kulmunki throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up in Kulmunki's guard and throws a big left but Kulmunki blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Smith misses with a hook
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kulmunki clinches.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulmunki presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki lands a body shot.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to break free but Kulmunki has control.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Kulmunki lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Kulmunki swinging wildly here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulmunki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T6#
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulmunki is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Kulmunki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Kulmunki - just one landing.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulmunki.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook. Kulmunki ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#T8#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has managed to clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Kulmunki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kulmunki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith tries to break free but Kulmunki pushes him back against the cage.
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kulmunki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Kulmunki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulmunki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

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

#R1#
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
As Kosmanov tries to get set, Cortes tries to push him back and clinch up but Kosmanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Cortes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Cortes forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kosmanov.
Cortes leaning against his opponent.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Cortes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kosmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kosmanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kosmanov's face. #BC2#
Kosmanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a series of strikes. Kosmanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kosmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Kosmanov throws a combination that misses
and Cortes counters with a body kick.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Cortes is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Cortes.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
As Kosmanov tries to get set, Cortes tries to push him back and clinch up but Kosmanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov. #T4#
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Cortes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kosmanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a two punch combo.
Kosmanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov misses the body punch
and Cortes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kosmanov really felt that one!
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Cortes appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosmanov throws out the jab.
Cortes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes wants to clinch.
Cortes lands a jab to the nose.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Cortes clinches up against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Good body shot from Cortes.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Cortes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cortes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Cortes scores a nice knee to the body.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T3#
Cortes working aggressively here.
Thiago Cortes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cortes gets a clinch.
Cortes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cortes has Kosmanov pressed against the cage.
Cortes crunches a lovely knee into Kosmanov's ribcage.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Cortes lands a right hand.
Cortes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4#
Kosmanov avoiding damage as Cortes throws knees to the body.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortes as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Cortes lands a body shot.
Kosmanov has had enough of the clinch but Cortes keeps him there for the moment.
Cortes is trying to stall.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes lands with a right to the head.
Cortes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that second round.
That's time! Cortes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Cortes moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Cortes throws a big counter combination but Kosmanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Kosmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortes!
Kosmanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Kosmanov tries to score with a low kick but Cortes moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Cortes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kosmanov will feel that in the morning.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortes works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kosmanov scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Cortes clinches up with Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Kosmanov misses with an elbow strike.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps control of Kosmanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosmanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kosmanov.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Cortes tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kosmanov throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Cortes working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortes as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Cortes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Cortes is trying to maintain a safe position but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns Cortes into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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