Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 39
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Kim misses with a takedown
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kim throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Kuznetsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here. #T1#
Kim is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
Kuznetsov has Kim pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov'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.
Kim takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov wants to counter with a clinch but Kim pushes him away.
Kim takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov defends well and Kim ends up having to push Kuznetsov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seung Woo Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Kuznetsov instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kuznetsov tightens his grip and picks Kim up, before dumping him to the ground. Kim manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kim fails with the takedown.#T3#
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
Kim misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kuznetsov.
Kim jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Kim around his waist. Kim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Kim jumps guard but Kuznetsov stands there with Kim around his waist. Kim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that Kim semi-blocks. #CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches with his opponent.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kim fails to pull guard.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kim is trying to pull guard but Kuznetsov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov slowing the pace effectively.
Kuznetsov gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov stalks Kim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kim's face. Kim staggers backwards, shaken.
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kuznetsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seung Woo Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch.
A short right from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kuznetsov rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuznetsov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mikhail Kuznetsov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Kim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov pushes Kim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov cracks Kim with a nice body shot.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim walks into a left hand.
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.#KD2#
Kuznetsov lands a big head kick that sends Kim tumbling to the mat! Kuznetsov takes a step backwards and waves Kim back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kim is rocked!
Mikhail Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body kick from Kuznetsov.
Kim dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#KD2#
Kuznetsov lands a big head kick that sends Kim tumbling to the mat! Kuznetsov takes a step backwards and waves Kim back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuznetsov punishes Kim's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Kuznetsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kim if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov lands a brutal head kick. Kim looks out on his feet and Kuznetsov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mikhail Kuznetsov!

Event: UnderGround FC 22
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iman.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson throws a lazy right hand but Iman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iman.
Iman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Iman is just out of range.
Peterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Mohhamad Iman has been cut.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iman manages to avoid it.
Iman tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Iman throws a lazy uppercut
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Iman moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1##KD2#
Peterson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Iman sprawling to the canvas! Iman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peterson finish him?!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Peterson swings for the body but Iman moves out of range.
Iman feinted with a counter takedown.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Peterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iman throws a right hand that misses
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Iman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iman wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Peterson controlling the position.#T2#
Iman wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson looking to control.
Iman trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson controlling Iman's posture. #ES2#
Peterson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohhamad Iman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iman.
Iman misses with a looping right.
As Iman backs off Peterson throws a huge counter combo but Iman manages to avoid it all.
Peterson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iman misses with a hook
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iman takes one to the chin there.
Peterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Iman feinted with a counter takedown.
Iman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Iman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson connects with a jab.
Josh Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Peterson moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Peterson cracks Iman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Peterson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Iman to stand back up!#ROC2#
Iman is rocked!
Josh Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iman loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Oh Iman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iman glances at the clock... BAM! Peterson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Iman crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Iman is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Peterson!
A less than humble Josh Peterson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Madsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Madsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Madsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin misses the jab.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Madsen saw that one coming.
Zemin slips a jab from Madsen.
Zemin connects with a crisp jab.
Zemin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zemin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madsen at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Madsen misses the target.
Madsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zemin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Madsen scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Madsen throws a shot from downtown. Zemin moves away and avoids it.
Zemin lands with a straight right. Madsen didn't see that one coming.
Madsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madsen throws a jab when Zemin was well out of range.
Zemin works Madsen's body with a nice hook.
Zemin jabs Madsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madsen blocks a jab.
Madsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zemin to counter with a crisp jab.
Madsen misses with a shot to the body
and Zemin counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Madsen is rocked!
Zemin cracks Madsen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Madsen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zemin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Madsen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xun Zemin!
Xun Zemin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RapidFC 34
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bowman's sensitive parts.
Bowman misses with a low kick as Kuznetsov jumps back.
Bowman throws a combination. Kuznetsov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kuznetsov has been cut.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov tries to land a front kick but Bowman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Bowman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowman counters with a series of strikes. Kuznetsov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bowman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Mikhail Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Bowman avoids it.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Bowman working aggressively here.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike.
Bowman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bowman is struggling to control the position.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bowman is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Bowman ducked under it nicely.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Bowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowman also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bowman eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bowman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowman.
Bowman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowman is just out of range.
Bowman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Bowman moves out of range.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bowman throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetsov moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Kuznetsov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowman tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bowman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Bowman lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Bowman blocks the low kick.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
As Kuznetsov backs off Bowman throws a huge counter combo but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it all.
Bowman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Bowman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Bowman counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowman throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Bowman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov motions for Bowman to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Bowman moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Bowman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowman can do to turn this around?
Bowman avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov. #T1#
Kuznetsov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bowman. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov lands a glancing blow to the side of Bowman's head.
Mikhail Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuznetsov is looking to wear down Bowman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bowman lands a head shot.
Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Bowman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowman doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Kuznetsov is predictable there
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Bowman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Bowman manages to avoid it.
Bowman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a chopping leg kick but Bowman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Bowman breaks away and moves out of range.
Bowman slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3##CL#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Bowman breaks the clinch.
Bowman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bowman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bowman blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Bowman feints a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Bowman saw that one coming.
Bowman connects with a leg kick. Kuznetsov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman throws a counter combo.
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Bowman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. Bowman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Bowman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowman is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bowman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a solid leg kick but Bowman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuznetsov.
A swing and a miss from Bowman.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Bowman misses with a hook.
Bowman throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bowman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov closes the distance but Bowman moves to the side
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Bowman takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kuznetsov digs a good hook to Bowman's body.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Bowman moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Bowman throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Bowman defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Bowman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowman gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bowman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bowman cracks Kuznetsov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kuznetsov falls backwards against the cage. Bowman follows up with more strikes that drop Kuznetsov to his knees. Bowman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kuznetsov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daquan Bowman!
After the fight, Daquan Bowman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Winkle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zorba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winkle shoots in looking for a takedown. Zorba tries to sprawl out of it but Winkle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zorba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Zorba misses. #KD2#
Zorba drops Winkle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Winkle looks back up at him and smiles so Zorba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Winkle is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Winkle has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Winkle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Zorba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorba throws a big shot that misses.
Winkle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zorba pinned against the cage. Zorba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zorba looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Zorba leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Winkle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zorba's half guard.
Winkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zorba keeps working.
Zorba is trying to stand back up but Winkle is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winkle in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Winkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Winkle wants to work for an arm triangle but Zorba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB#
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zorba is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
Zorba is staying active underneath Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Winkle is working for a submission of some sort.
Winkle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB#
Winkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zorba sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zorba can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zorba defends it well. #SUB#
Zorba is defending against the submission attempts here by Winkle. #SUB#
Winkle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zorba defend it? Winkle steps over the head and cranks it - Zorba is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Winkle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Winkle!
Tony Winkle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: JBL Summer Madness Supremacy
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Masala looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bak!
Masala postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Masala creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Masala cracks Bak with a big right hand but Bak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bak's coaches at JAG Battle Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Masala working the ground and pound but Bak is defending the strikes.
Masala cracks Bak with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bak has one of Masala's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Masala is chipping away with strikes.
Masala in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Masala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Masala fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T1#
Bak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#
Bak is rocked!
Masala is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Bak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masala lands some shots froms side control.
Bak trying to remain calm as Masala controls from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Masala working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Masala in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bak looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Masala turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Masala!

Event: UnderGround FC 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Tormenta wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson lands with a hook. Tormenta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Fray Tormenta has been cut.
Tormenta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Tormenta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Tormenta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peterson uses from the top position.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tormenta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peterson passes into half guard.
Tormenta is trying to control but can't.
Tormenta is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta trying to control but Peterson postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Tormenta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tormenta is pressing down on Peterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tormenta pulls Peterson in to control the position.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tormenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tormenta, not yet. #SUB#
Tormenta has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Peterson doesn't defend quickly enough and Tormenta has managed to lock this one up! Can Peterson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tormenta on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fray Tormenta!
Fray Tormenta retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Fray Tormenta 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: RapidFC 32
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Kristo misses the shot to the body.
Kristo misses with a few strikes there.
Kristo fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kristo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donato jumps guard but Kristo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kristo lands an elbow just above Donato 's eye.
Kristo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Billy Donato has been cut.
Donato managing to block the knees to the body from Kristo.
Kristo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donato is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Donato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donato jumps guard but Kristo stands there with Donato around his waist. Donato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Donato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristo with a knee to the head. #T1#
Donato content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kristo scores a nice knee to the body.
Donato wants a takedown but no success here.
Kristo connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Kristo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kristo cracks Donato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Donato is rocked!
Matt Kristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristo finds Donato's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Donato flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kristo lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Donato will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Kristo!
A very excited looking Matt Kristo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FARTMMA 42
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Madsen misses the target.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Madsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a hook but Madsen blocks it.
Johnson takes a swing at Madsen's ribcage but misses.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Madsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Madsen shows good takedown defense.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Madsen counter with a right hand.
Madsen blocks a head kick by Johnson.
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!
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madsen counters with a straight right hand.
Mark O Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Madsen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Madsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Madsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madsen stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Madsen moves out of range easily.
Madsen throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
It looks like Madsen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Madsen ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Madsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson switches off momentarily and Madsen cracks him with a monster right hand! Johnson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Madsen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Madsen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark O Madsen!
Mark O Madsen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: UFC MNF 3
Date: Jun 03, 2019

#R1#
Rodger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jolly Rodger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodger throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Peterson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodger lands a right hook to the body.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Jolly Rodger has been cut.
Peterson thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Peterson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rodger sprawling to the canvas! Rodger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peterson finish him?! #ROC#
Rodger is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodger is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodger.
A little feinted left hand from Peterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodger misses the shot to the body.
Rodger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Rodger unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rodger seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodger swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Crack! Peterson connects with the perfect overhand right and Rodger falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Peterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Peterson!
Josh Peterson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Jolly Rodger spoke after the fight, saying 'You fucking retard cunt, I'll rape your unborn fucking childen you cunt... Anyway, good win.'.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights V
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely.
Funaki misses with a body shot.
Funaki throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch successfully.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Funaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Funaki.
Kuznetsov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Funaki smiles and moves away.
Funaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Funaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funaki throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Funaki throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Funaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Funaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Funaki.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funaki throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Kuznetsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Funaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funaki down. #CL#
Kuznetsov forces Funaki back against the cage and clinches.
Funaki digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuznetsov dodges an elbow strike from Funaki.
Funaki lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Funaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Funaki scores with a hook to the body.
Funaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funaki lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Kuznetsov.
Funaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Funaki misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov. #CL#
Kuznetsov rushes Funaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Funaki connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mikhail Kuznetsov has been cut.#BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Funaki as he checks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funaki.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funaki throws out a powerful jab.
Kuznetsov walks into a jab.#T3#
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and Funaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Funaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funaki throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.#CL#
Kuznetsov darts in and clinches Funaki up against the cage.
Kuznetsov cracks Funaki with a nice body shot.
Funaki is stalling here.
Kuznetsov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Funaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Funaki throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov managing to block the knees to the body from Funaki.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakis head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov letting Funaki take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Funaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kuznetsov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funaki.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Masa Funaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Funaki with a series of wild strikes but Funaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Funaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuznetsov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funaki scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov tests Funaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Funaki's shoulder, as Funaki tries to avoid the shot.
Funaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Funaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuznetsov thinking. #T1#
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
A telegraphed right hand from Funaki misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Funaki. Beautiful body shot.
Funaki lands a front kick.
Funaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Funaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuznetsov works Funaki's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
Good work by Kuznetsov as he checks the leg kick.
Funaki looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Funaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Funaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuznetsov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funaki checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Funaki slips under a jab.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Funaki up against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes Funaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Funaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuznetsov is defending well for now.
Funaki scores with a hook to the body.
Funaki lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Funaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Kuznetsov won't want to take too many of those.
Funaki tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuznetsov.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Kuznetsov blocks an elbow strike.
Funaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funaki lands an elbow inside that Kuznetsov shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funaki tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Funaki misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Funaki avoiding damage.
Funaki scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuznetsov avoids it.
A body shot lands from Funaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Funaki.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki lands an elbow just above Kuznetsov 's eye.
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
Kuznetsov is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Kuznetsov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funaki misses with a body kick.
Funaki motions for Kuznetsov to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Funaki lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funaki. Funaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov lands the left hand.
Funaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Funaki lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funaki throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Funaki slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Funaki avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Funaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Funaki swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Funaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Funaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Funaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Funaki tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Funaki. Beautiful body shot.
Funaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Funaki connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Funaki misses the target.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov. #T2#
Funaki misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Funaki taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Funaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Funaki improves position.
Funaki throws an elbow that misses.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funaki lands a body punch.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kuznetsov to work.
Kuznetsov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funaki walks away with a smile on his face. Kuznetsov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Funaki tries to counter with a clinch but Kuznetsov shakes him off and moves away.
Funaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funaki loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.#CL#
Kuznetsov pushes Funaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Funaki prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Funaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Funaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuznetsov's brow.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Funaki improves his position.
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Funaki.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Funaki throws an elbow that misses.
Funaki effectively controlling the action here.
Kuznetsov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Funaki fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Funaki throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Funaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funaki missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funaki throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Funaki breaks away and moves out of range.
Funaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Funaki throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funaki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funaki thinking.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot. #CL#
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Funaki.
Well Funaki 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Funaki!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 8
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##CL#
Kristo moves into the clinch.
Kristo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knees to the body from Kristo.
Kristo is pushing Ruth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kristo lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruth looks winded!
Kristo lands a nice knee to the body.
Kristo lands with a light punch inside. #KD#
Kristo drops Ruth with a big knee straight up the middle! Ruth is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#
It looks like Jake Ruth has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kristo closes the distance and pushes Ruth back into the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Kristo lands a big elbow that drops Ruth! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Ruth is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kristo!
A very excited looking Matt Kristo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: FARTMMA 36
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Madsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dlamini clobbers Madsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hlasela Dlamini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madsen. Dlamini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dlamini takes a swing at Madsen's ribcage but misses.
Dlamini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dlamini connects with a body shot.
A jab from Dlamini misses. #CL2#
Madsen moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Madsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Madsen manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Madsen looks up at the clock and then as Dlamini takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Madsen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dlamini is working to avoid the ground and pound but Madsen connects with a decent elbow.
Dlamini is trying to improve his position.
Madsen landing strikes.
Madsen cracks Dlamini with a big elbow. #T1#
Dlamini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Madsen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dlamini wants to get back to full guard but Madsen has passed into side control.
Dlamini can't do much from the bottom here.
Madsen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Madsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Madsen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dlamini is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Dlamini is working hard here to advance position.
Madsen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dlamini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madsen on the ground.
Madsen dominating with strikes here.
Madsen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dlamini hang on?
Madsen content just to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dlamini is trying desperately to improve position.
Madsen controlling his opponent. #T3#
Dlamini tries to reverse the position but Madsen maintains control.
Madsen trying to control but Dlamini is having none of it.
Madsen with good strikes from the mount here!
Dlamini regains half guard.
Dlamini manages to get to full guard.
Madsen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Madsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Madsen wants to control from the top but Dlamini keeps moving.
Madsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dlamini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Madsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madsen preventing the sweep.
Dlamini trying to keep a closed guard but Madsen is proving a slippery customer.
Dlamini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dlamini working for a triangle but Madsen defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark O Madsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dlamini throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Madsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Dlamini wants to control but Madsen is keeping busy.
Dlamini tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dlamini looking for subs from the bottom but Madsen mounts him!
Dlamini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee warns Dlamini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dlamini is trying to escape the mount.
Madsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dlamini wants to hold on but Madsen pushes him away.
Madsen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dlamini's face.
Madsen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dlamini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Madsen lands a couple of good shots and Dlamini has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Madsen scores with punches from the back.
Madsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dlamini grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Madsen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dlamini is in bad spot here. #T2#
Madsen lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dlamini's head.
Good control from Madsen.
Dlamini tries to escape but Madsen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dlamini is taking damage to the body and head.
Dlamini takes a big shot to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Dlamini is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Dlamini as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Madsen!
Oh Dlamini is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madsen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dlamini!
Mark O Madsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madsen is loading up with his shots from the back and Dlamini is in big trouble! Dlamini taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark O Madsen!
A less than humble Mark O Madsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Hlasela Dlamini was interviewed post fight and said 'you can't keep a good man down'.

Event: The Lottery
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Day fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Bak's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Day.#TD2#
Day shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Day not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bak wants to control but Day is keeping busy.
Day working over Bak with some ground and pound. Bak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Day landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Day wants to take a breather but Bak is having none of it.
Bak taking some punishment here, with Day in his half guard.
Bak taking some punishment here, with Day in his half guard. #ROC2#
Bak is rocked!
Bak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh Bak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Day wants to work for an arm triangle but Bak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Day connects with a nice short shot to Bak's temple.
Day lands a big elbow - Bak is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morris Day!
Morris Day thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Judgement Night III
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kid.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kid at a distance.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Kid's head. #TD2#
Kid has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to keep an underhook but Kid manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is pressing down on Kid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kuznetsov pulls Kid in to control the position.
Kid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kid lands a couple of elbows.
Kuznetsov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kuznetsov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kid wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznetsov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kid wants to sweep but Kuznetsov has passed to side control!#T2#
Kuznetsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kuznetsov tries to get to his feet but Kid is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Kuznetsov in his guard.
Kid is striking but Kuznetsov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Kuznetsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kuznetsov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov throwing shots but Kid is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kuznetsov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kid is looking to escape. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuznetsov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuznetsov looking to finish Kid with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kid!
Kuznetsov controlling the pace for now.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kid because Kuznetsov loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kuznetsov controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kid is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Kuznetsov has managed to clinch.
Kid being controlled against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuznetsov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Kid trying to control the position but instead, Kuznetsov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kid into the cage.#T1##BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kuznetsov has closed the distance and engaged Kid in a clinch.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Kid is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kid to the mat. Kid regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kuznetsov stops Kid from standing up.
Mikhail Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kid's guard.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kuznetsov trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kuznetsov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikhail Kuznetsov!

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Kristo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kristo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watne.
Kristo throws out a counter right but Watne avoids it with no problem.
Watne avoids the body shot from Kristo.
Kristo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watne.
Kristo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Watne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Watne scores with a jab.
Watne defending well as Kristo loads up on a big left hand.
Watne's corner calls for a 1-2. Watne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watne digs a good body shot into Kristo's ribs.
Kristo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kristo ducks under a wild hook from Watne.
Kristo tries to counter with a clinch but Watne shakes him off and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Watne looks to score with a jab to the body but Kristo is just out of range.#T1#
Nice shot by Watne.
The fighters circling - Watne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kristo tries to bum rush Watne with a series of wild strikes but Watne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watne throws the left hand but Kristo avoids the punch easily.
Kristo tries to clinch up but Watne circles away and keeps his distance.
Watne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kristo misses with a straight right.
Watne thuds his right hand into Kristo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kristo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Kristo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watne lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristo tries to land a knee to the head but Watne blocks with his arms.
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristo controls his hands.
Kristo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristo.
Kristo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watne's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Watne has been cut.#T2#
Kristo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Watne 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.
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Kristo.
Kristo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Watne blocks an elbow strike.
Watne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watne takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Tom Watne's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristo throws an elbow but misses.
Kristo misses with a knee strike.
Watne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kristo's elbow.
Watne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watne lands a shot to the body.
Watne takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
Tom Watne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kristo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kristo misses with an elbow strike.
Watne lands with a right to the head.
Watne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kristo pushes off an throws an elbow but Watne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watne digs a right hand underneath Kristo's ribcage. Kristo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Watne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristo controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kristo.
Kristo tries to land knees in the clinch but Watne avoids the damage to the body.
Watne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Kristo controls the action.
Kristo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kristo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watne is defending well for now.
Watne managing to block the knees to the body from Kristo.
Kristo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watne throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristo.
Watne takes an elbow to the temple.
We've been informed that Kristo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristo.
Kristo stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kristo.
Kristo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Kristo. #T4#
Kristo connects with a knee to the head.
Watne scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristo misses with some punches.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watne lands a shot to the body.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristo throws an elbow but misses.
Watne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kristo looking to throw knees to the head but Watne is blocking nicely.
Watne managing to block the knees to the body from Kristo.
Watne lands with a light punch inside.
Watne lands with a short shot to the head.
Watne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kristo is working Watne over against the cage.
Kristo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Watne is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristo prevents a body shot from Watne.
Kristo blocking some punches.
Kristo looking to throw knees to the head but Watne is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Watne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Watne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kristo throws a poor cross that misses
and Watne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kristo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Kristo pushes Watne up against the cage in a clinch.
Kristo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Watne here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kristo stalling the fight.
Watne lands a nice uppercut.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne scores with a shot to the side of Kristo's head.
Kristo trying to land knees to the body.
Watne dodges an elbow strike from Kristo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Kristo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watne avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Watne.
Watne lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watne lands a right hand.
Kristo misses with an elbow strike.
Watne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watne scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kristo pushes off an throws an elbow but Watne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Kristo avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
Matt Kristo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kristo blocks a body shot from Watne.
Watne throws a head punch that misses.
Watne is leaning against Kristo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kristo crunches a lovely knee into Watne's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kristo.
Watne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristo.
Watne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristo can do to turn this around?
Kristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kristo throws an elbow that misses.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Kristo controls the action.
Watne scores with a shot to the side of Kristo's head.
A nice left hand lands by Watne.
Kristo blocks a body shot from Watne.
Watne digs a right hand into Kristo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kristo's gas tank.
Watne lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristo backwards.
Watne pushes Kristo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kristo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kristo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristo pushes off an throws an elbow but Watne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kristo is trying to maintain a safe position but Watne gets an underhook and turns Kristo into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kristo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watne's brow.
Watne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristo tries to land knees in the clinch but Watne avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Watne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watne lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Watne.
A right handed body shot lands from Watne.
Kristo is breathing heavily.
Kristo misses with an elbow strike.
Kristo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watne avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watne.
Watne digs a right hand into Kristo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kristo's gas tank.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Kristo controls the action.
Watne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watne gets through Kristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kristo is rocked!#T3#
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristo is still on wobbly legs! Can Watne finish him?
Watne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watne misses with some punches.
Watne misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Watne throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristo.
Watne throws a head punch that misses.
Watne misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Watne.
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watne misses with some punches.
Kristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Kristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristo seems to have recovered his senses.
Watne lands a nice shot to the body.
Watne pushes Kristo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Watne.
Kristo throws an elbow but it misses.
Watne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kristo backwards.
Watne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kristo. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tom Watne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Watne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristo controls his hands.
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristo controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Watne.
Watne lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Kristo prevents a body shot from Watne.
Watne misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Watne blocks an elbow strike.
Watne lands a right hand.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Watne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watne takes an elbow to the temple.
Watne scores with a shot to the side of Kristo's head.
Watne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Kristo controls his hands.
Watne blocks an elbow strike from Kristo.
Watne lands a big right hand that drops Kristo! The killer instinct kicks in and Watne finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Watne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Watne!

Event: The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Orochi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orochi scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Bill Wilson has been cut.
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Orochi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Orochi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Orochi.#KD2#
Orochi lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Orochi stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Orochi misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Orochi blocks the elbow strike.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orochi.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orochi is defending well for now.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orochi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands an elbow just above Orochi 's eye. #BC2#
Orochi breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Orochi avoids nicely. #T1#
Wilson is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.
Orochi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Orochi. #KD2#
Orochi lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Orochi stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!#ROC2#
Wilson is rocked!
Orochi lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Orochi lands with a nice body punch.
Orochi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson is aggressively charging in as Orochi backs up avoiding any damage. Orochi tosses out a jab and Wilson runs right into it face first! Wilson is out cold! Orochi dropped down on all fours and is barking in Wilson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doppo Orochi!
A relieved looking Doppo Orochi 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: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viticello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viticello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kristo tries to clinch there but Viticello circles away.
Viticello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viticello 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.
Viticello misses with the combination.
Viticello cracks Kristo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristo lands a head shot.
Kristo wants to clinch up but Viticello keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Viticello gets tackled into the cage by Kristo. Kristo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Kristo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kristo.
Kristo throws an elbow that misses.
Viticello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viticello has a couple of punches blocked by Kristo.
Kristo missing with knees to the body. #KD2#
Kristo drops Viticello with a big knee straight up the middle! Viticello is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#
It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.
Kristo tries to clinch but Viticello is having none of it.
Kristo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viticello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kristo was well out of range. Poor timing from Viticello.
Viticello circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kristo forces Viticello back against the cage and clinches.
Kristo scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Viticello is trying to push Kristo away but Kristo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kristo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kristo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kristo tries a body shot but Viticello blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kristo throws an elbow but misses.
Viticello stalling in the clinch.
Kristo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Viticello slowing the pace effectively.
Viticello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kristo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Viticello blocks an elbow strike from Kristo.
Viticello wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristo has him pressed against the cage.
Kristo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viticello's efforts to push away.
Kristo throws an elbow but it misses.
Kristo landing knees to the body.
Viticello blocks an elbow strike from Kristo.
Nice elbow from Kristo.
Viticello dodges an elbow strike from Kristo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Viticello controlling the action here for a moment.
Kristo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Kristo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristo lands an elbow just above Viticello 's eye.
Viticello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kristo backwards.
Viticello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viticello avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristo.
Viticello blocks an elbow strike from Kristo.
Kristo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viticello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viticello managing to block the knees to the body from Kristo.
Kristo tries to land a knee to the head but Viticello blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Viticello fails to land.
Viticello managing to block the knees to the body from Kristo.
Viticello is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kristo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Viticello's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Viticello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Viticello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kristo darts in trying to clinch
and Viticello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viticello manages to avoid it.
Viticello misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Kristo pushes Viticello up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viticello avoids it.
Kristo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Enzo Viticello's cut is getting worse.
Kristo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristo pushes off an throws an elbow but Viticello leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kristo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Kristo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viticello avoids it.#BC2#
Kristo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viticello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viticello is looking to counter the offense by Kristo and move into the clinch.
Kristo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kristo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viticello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viticello staying out of range there.
Enzo Viticello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viticello cracks Kristo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kristo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Viticello is rocked!#CUT2#
Enzo Viticello's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kristo tries to clinch but Viticello is having none of it.
It looked like Viticello was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kristo.
Viticello circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Kristo clinches.
Kristo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Viticello blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Kristo working the clinch nicely. Viticello is working for position but Kristo cracks him with a big knee to the head! Viticello crumples up against the cage and Kristo lands two more shots before the ref can save Viticello! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Matt Kristo!
Matt Kristo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IVT 13
Date: Apr 29, 2019

#R1#
Kristo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kristo wants it to stay on the feet.
Kristo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jahr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kristo leaves Jahr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kristo wants to counter with a clinch but Jahr pushes him away.
Jahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahr avoids the body shot from Kristo.
Jahr tries to counter with a takedown but Kristo is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Kristo closes the distance and clinches.
Jahr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristo lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Stig Jahr has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kristo obliges.
Jahr takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Kristo.
Jahr is breathing heavily.
Jahr being controlled against the cage.
Kristo controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Kristo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kristo lands an elbow just above Jahr 's eye.
Jahr takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristo connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Stig Jahr's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Kristo lands a nice elbow.
Kristo is stalling here.
Kristo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Stig Jahr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jahr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kristo slows down the pace here.
Kristo is leaning against Jahr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jahr takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Stig Jahr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Kristo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matt Kristo waved his t-shirt featuring VENUM MMA WEAR's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: JBL The Culling
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bak. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Bak keeps it at a distance.
Bak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bak takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Bak circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Cooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper looking to stall.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Bak.
Bak stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Bak'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.
Bak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Bak has Cooper pressed against the cage.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Bak 's eye.
Bak misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Cooper managing to block the knees to the body from Bak.
Bak scores with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Cooper has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bak blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bak is keeping busy.
Bak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bak lands an elbow inside.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Bak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Bak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cooper is defending well for now.#T2#
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bak prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Bak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Bak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cooper letting Bak take a breather here.
Bak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bak lands a body punch.
Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Bak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Winston Cooper has been cut.
Bak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bak.
Cooper misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bak as Cooper tries to tie him up. #T3#
Bak connects with a knee to the head.
Bak misses with a knee to the head.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bak's brow.
Bak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper works on Bak's body with a couple of short punches.
Bak misses with a knee to the head.
Bak avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Bak avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
Bak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bak. #ROC2#
Cooper is rocked!
Bak lands a big knee to the head and Cooper goes down! Bak pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soren Bak!
Soren Bak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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