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Event: CCC 28 Gunnarsson vs Nogueira     
Date:   May 12, 2024
#R1#
Kelvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Beckley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kelvin.
Beckley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelvin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckley's head.
Kelvin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelvin misses with a left hand
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Beckley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beckley blocks an uppercut.
Kelvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckley's elbow.
Beckley misses with a knee strike.
Kelvin lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley. #T1#
Kelvin tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin throws a head punch that misses.
Kelvin stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Kelvin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kelvin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kelvin.
Our sources have told us that Beckley has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kelvin tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Kelvin tries to work over Beckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Beckley controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beckley backwards.
Kelvin misses with the head strike. #T3#
Kelvin tries a body shot but Beckley blocks it.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beckley throws an elbow that misses.
Kelvin trying to stall but Beckley improves his position.
Kelvin misses with a body punch.
Kelvin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beckley missing with knees to the body.
Beckley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kelvin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kelvin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley. #BC#
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelvin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelvin takes one on the button.
Kelvin misses with a double jab
and Beckley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelvin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelvin throws a body punch but Beckley moves out of range.
Beckley is looking to counter punch.
Beckley ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kelvin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Beckley rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
Kelvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Beckley avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Kelvin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beckley up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelvin misses with a punch to the body.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Kelvin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelvin lands a body shot.
Kelvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelvin scores with a shot to the side of Beckley's head.
Beckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Kelvin. #BC#
Beckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelvin misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Beckley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Kelvin looks to move away, Beckley throws a big counter combo but Kelvin just gets out of the way.
Beckley drops his hands momentarily and Kelvin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelvin throws a hook but Beckley blocks it.
Beckley is looking for a counter combo.
Beckley is looking to clinch.
Kelvin jabs at Beckley's body.
A big right from Kelvin misses.
Beckley is looking for a counter combo.
Jab by Kelvin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelvin lands a right hook to the body.
Kelvin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelvin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Kelvin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Beckley instigates a clinch.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckley blocks a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Beckley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kelvin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Kelvin is in bad spot here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckley trying to control.
Beckley is not going to allow Kelvin to sit and survive in this position.
Beckley controlling well, preventing Kelvin from escaping the position.
Beckley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kelvin doesn't escape.
Beckley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kelvin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kelvin wants to control his opponent's hands but Beckley gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kelvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kelvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beckley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beckley throws a series of punches but Kelvin moves out of range.
Kelvin throws out a counter right but Beckley avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Kelvin misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beckley blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley with a knee to the head.
Kelvin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Beckley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kelvin.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the head but Kelvin blocks with his arms.
Beckley blocks an uppercut.
Beckley blocks a body shot from Kelvin.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Beckley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kelvin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kelvin.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Aeson Beckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelvin.
Kelvin misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Beckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beckley defending well as Kelvin loads up on a big left hand.
Beckley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Kelvin.#ROC2#Beckley is rocked!
Beckley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kelvin. Beckley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kelvin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Kelvin!
After winning the bout, Andrew Kelvin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek     
Date:   May 11, 2024
#R1#
Franjic swings for the body but Norberg moves out of range.
Norberg throws a hook but Franjic avoids it easily.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Franjic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Franjic misses with an uppercut.
Norberg punishes Franjic's body with a nice straight punch.
Norberg looks to throw the jab but Franjic is out of range.
Franjic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Norberg there.
Norberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Norberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg misses with a body shot.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Norberg thuds his right hand into Franjic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norberg throws a body punch but Franjic moves out of range. #T1#
Norberg misses the shot to the body.
Norberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franjic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franjic misses with a hook to the body
and Norberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franjic's head backwards.
Franjic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Franjic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franjic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franjic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norberg scores with the left hand. Franjic knows he should have avoided that one.
Norberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franjic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Norberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franjic at a distance.
Norberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good shot there by Franjic.#CUT#It looks like Buster Norberg has been cut.
Buster Norberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norberg cracks a nice hook into Franjic's ribs.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franjic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norberg.
Franjic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norberg just manages to avoid it.
Norberg misses with a left hand
and Franjic counters with a nice leg kick.
Norberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Norberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franjic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norberg. Norberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Norberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Franjic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franjic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franjic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Franjic looks to land a right hand but Norberg moved out of range.#T3#
Norberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franjic's head backwards.#CL2#
Norberg clinches with his opponent.
Norberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franjic backwards. #BC#
Franjic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Norberg.
Franjic misses with a straight left.
Norberg misses with a hook to the body
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Norberg.
Norberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Norberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franjic, pushing him back against the cage.
Franjic can't find room to land a body shot as Norberg controls the action.
Norberg working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norberg prevents Franjic from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norberg misses with a punch to the body.
Norberg has a couple of punches blocked by Franjic. #BC#
Franjic breaks from the clinch.
Norberg misses the jab.
Norberg connects with a body shot.
A big left from Franjic misses.
Norberg misses with a body shot.
Franjic throws a counter high kick but Norberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Franjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Norberg.
Franjic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Franjic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norberg throws a looping overhand right but Franjic ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

 

Event: STRIKE! 13     
Date:   May 04, 2024
#R1#
Clarke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Clarke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch moves out of range of the leg kick from Clarke.
Clarke blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Clarke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Clarke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clarke misses with a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Clarke lands.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Clarke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Clarke with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Clarke lands a really nice looking cross but Van Asch seems unphased.
Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a right hand that Clarke ducks under and follows up with a left that Clarke also avoids with ease.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarke looks to land a body kick but Van Asch moved away.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Asch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick from Clarke lands but Van Asch takes it in his stride.
Clarke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clarke is looking to land body kicks.
Clarke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clarke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range. #T2#
Clarke connects with a leg kick.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke slips a jab from Van Asch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Asch. That's going to slow Clarke down.
A low kick from Van Asch misses
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarke avoids a kick to the body.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Asch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Asch thinks about countering with a head kick.
Clarke swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Dean Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Clarke - just one landing.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Clarke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clarke.
Clarke throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Clarke lands a lovely overhand right.
Clarke sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clarke throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Clarke lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Clarke throws a push kick but Van Asch slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Van Asch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dean Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Clarke.
Clarke cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Asch will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Van Asch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clarke.
Clarke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clarke misses with a body punch
and Van Asch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Asch misses the jab.
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses.
Clarke misses with a body kick.
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke connects with a crisp jab.
Clarke throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Clarke.
Clarke misses with a kick to the body.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clarke looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clarke throws a leg kick
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Dean Clarke has been cut.
Clarke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clarke throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch thinks about countering with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Clarke.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clarke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clarke misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clarke.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Van Asch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarke.
Clarke throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Clarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Clarke'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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clarke.
Clarke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
A big right from Clarke misses.
Clarke lands with a straight right. Van Asch didn't see that one coming.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Clarke's head but Clarke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Clarke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke tries to work over Van Asch's front leg with a kick but Van Asch checks it.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Nice shot by Clarke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarke connects with a body shot.#T1#
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Clarke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Clarke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clarke misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
Dean Clarke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clarke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clarke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clarke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD#
Van Asch looks low and kicks high, catching Clarke right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Clarke finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Clarke jabs Van Asch right on the nose. Van Asch blinks but takes it well.
Van Asch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Clarke had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Clarke. #T2#
Clarke throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.#ROC#Clarke is rocked!
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clarke is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Asch finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Clarke.
Clarke tries to land a front kick but Van Asch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clarke seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Clarke cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
Van Asch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Clarke.
Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Asch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Clarke.
Well Clarke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 17, 2024
#R1#
Kelvin scores with a body shot.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming misses with a double jab.
Hao Ming changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelvin thuds a left hand into Hao Ming's body.
Hao Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelvin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelvin lands with an overhand left.
Hao Ming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelvin.
Hao Ming throws a lazy right hand but Kelvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelvin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelvin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelvin misses with a right hand
and Hao Ming counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelvin thinking. #CL#
Hao Ming clinches up with Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage.
Hao Ming scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Kelvin. #T1#
A short uppercut from Kelvin.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin prevents a body shot from Hao Ming.
Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelvin or not.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Kelvin's ribcage. Kelvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelvin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao Ming'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.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelvin.
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Kelvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Hao Ming - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Kelvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin wants to stall.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Kelvin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the cage.
Kelvin blocking some punches.
Hao Ming lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hao Ming.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hao Ming tries to work over Kelvin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Kelvin blocks it.
Kelvin scores with a hook to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming 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#
Kelvin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand.
Kelvin lands with a right hand.
Hao Ming ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.#CL#
Hao Ming rushes Kelvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Kelvin.
Hao Ming jumps guard but Kelvin stands there with Hao Ming around his waist. Hao Ming gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelvin's elbow.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hao Ming.
Kelvin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fung Hao Ming has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hao Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #T1#
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Kelvin blocks a body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Kelvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Kelvin is trying to stall.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Kelvin avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hao Ming. #T2#
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelvin.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside.
Kelvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelvin pushes Hao Ming back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelvin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Kelvin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming presses Kelvin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelvin lands with a right to the head.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelvin.
Kelvin is trying to stall.
Kelvin lands a shot to the body.
Kelvin blocks an uppercut.
Kelvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelvin working aggressively here.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelvin's elbow. #T4#
Hao Ming lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelvin.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
A head punch on the inside from Kelvin fails to land.
Hao Ming is leaning against Kelvin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelvin tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Kelvin back against the cage.
Hao Ming lands with a short shot to the head.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelvin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelvin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelvin is working Hao Ming over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Hao Ming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fung Hao Ming dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kelvin lands with a shot to the body.
Hao Ming bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hao Ming is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelvin can do to turn this around?
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Kelvin controls the action.
A short left from Hao Ming.
Kelvin wants to stall.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a body punch.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hao Ming lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Kelvin.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelvin misses with the head strike.
Kelvin has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hao Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Kelvin prevents a body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelvin misses with a body punch. #T2#
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards.
Hao Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelvin.
Kelvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelvin works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hao Ming works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Kelvin's ribcage. Kelvin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming works on Kelvin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming digs a right hand into Kelvin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelvin's gas tank.
Hao Ming lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelvin misses with some punches.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelvin backwards. #ROC#Kelvin is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Hao Ming.
Andrew Kelvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hao Ming finish him?
Hao Ming lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Kelvin can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hao Ming.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming gets through Kelvin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hao Ming pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hao Ming fakes the body blow, causing Kelvin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kelvin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming!
A very excited looking Fung Hao Ming made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: STRIKE! 10     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024
#R1#
Little Dove throws a right hand that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice body kick.
Little Dove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Asch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Little Dove loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Little Dove has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Little Dove scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Asch should have avoided that one.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Little Dove.
Little Dove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Little Dove lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Little Dove on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little Dove is looking to clinch.
Little Dove connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Little Dove 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.
Van Asch swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Little Dove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Little Dove.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Little Dove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Asch's brow.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
Little Dove lands with a short shot to the head.
Little Dove lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Little Dove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Koos Van Asch has been cut.
Little Dove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Little Dove lands an elbow inside that Van Asch shrugs off.
A short left from Little Dove.
Van Asch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Little Dove avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Asch misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Little Dove misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Little Dove tries to throw a body punch but Van Asch avoids it by throwing Little Dove back against the ropes.
Van Asch misses with a punch to the body.
Little Dove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Little Dove lands an elbow just above Van Asch 's eye.
Van Asch misses with the head strike.
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
Little Dove leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Little Dove.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Little Dove.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
A short right from Van Asch on the inside.
Little Dove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Little Dove blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Van Asch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Little Dove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Little Dove lands with a left to the head.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Little Dove controls the action.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheyenne Little Dove dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koos Van Asch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jab by Little Dove.
Little Dove lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Asch throws a lazy body kick
and Little Dove counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Little Dove throws out the jab.
Cheyenne Little Dove is winning the standup battle so far.
Little Dove scores with a shot to the body.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Little Dove saw that one coming.
Little Dove tries to clinch
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Little Dove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
Van Asch throws a push kick but Little Dove slaps the foot to one side.
Little Dove is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Little Dove takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Little Dove moved out of range.
Little Dove swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Little Dove slips a jab from Van Asch.
Little Dove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Little Dove scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little Dove moves in looking to clinch but Van Asch pushes him off.#T1#
Little Dove is looking to clinch but Van Asch is avoiding it.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Little Dove's head but Little Dove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Little Dove is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Little Dove fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Little Dove throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Van Asch tries to keep at a distance but Little Dove has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheyenne Little Dove has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Little Dove blocking some punches.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little Dove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Little Dove avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Van Asch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Little Dove backwards.
A body shot lands from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
Van Asch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Little Dove backwards.
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Little Dove controls the action. #T2#
Little Dove misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Asch tries a body shot but Little Dove blocks it.
Van Asch dodges an elbow strike from Little Dove.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Asch.
Little Dove lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Little Dove lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little Dove misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Little Dove.
A nice left hand lands by Van Asch.
A short right from Van Asch.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Asch.
Van Asch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Little Dove misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch blocks an elbow strike from Little Dove.
Little Dove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Little Dove misses with the head strike.
Van Asch tries to work over Little Dove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Little Dove trying to stall but Van Asch improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cheyenne Little Dove will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koos Van Asch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Little Dove avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Little Dove with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Asch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Little Dove to score with a decent uppercut.
Little Dove takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Little Dove gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Little Dove.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Little Dove controls his hands.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Little Dove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Little Dove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little Dove's elbow.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Little Dove avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Little Dove tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch misses with some punches.
A short left from Little Dove.
Little Dove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Van Asch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Little Dove avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Little Dove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheyenne Little Dove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Little Dove blocks a body shot from Van Asch.
Little Dove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Asch has a couple of punches blocked by Little Dove.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Little Dove.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Little Dove.
A nice left hand lands by Van Asch.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch misses with some punches. #T2#
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch tries to work over Little Dove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch working aggressively here.
Van Asch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little Dove lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little Dove's elbow.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Little Dove controls his hands.
Van Asch misses with the head strike.
Van Asch throws a head punch that misses.
Van Asch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Little Dove's elbow.
Van Asch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cheyenne Little Dove.
Well Little Dove has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheyenne Little Dove!

A victorious Cheyenne Little Dove thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II     
Date:   Apr 13, 2024
#R1#
A big left from Tacarante misses.
Rocket avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocket is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tacarante.
Rocket seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rocket on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rocket drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tacarante lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Rocket does it's job there.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch but Tacarante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tacarante throws a right and a left that Rocket avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacarante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacarante moves away.
Tacarante swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Rocket misses with the combination.
Tacarante lands a jab to the head.
Tacarante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tacarante just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Tacarante.
Rocket misses with a straight left.
Tacarante scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocket should have avoided that one.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Rocket missing with a left hand there. Tacarante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacarante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tacarante moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Tacarante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket swings widly with a right hand
and Tacarante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Rocket is rocked!
Tacarante has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tacarante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocket momentarily.
Oh Rocket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tacarante has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rocket throws a poor cross that misses
and Tacarante counters with a crisp right that sends Rocket to the canvas! Tacarante follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tacarante!
A very excited looking Saul Tacarante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Pocket Rocket stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh, noooooo. FUCK!'.

 

Event: STRIKE! 8     
Date:   Mar 30, 2024
#R1##CL2#
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Asch connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Van Asch against the ropes.
Van Asch 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.#BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Van Asch jabs at Gomez's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Van Asch down.
Gomez cracks Van Asch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomez throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Asch circles away.
Van Asch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Van Asch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Asch takes one to the chin there.
Crunch! Van Asch slams his shin into Gomez's torso.
Gomez scores with a nice strike.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Asch's head.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch cracks Gomez with a good jab.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.#T1#
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Gomez drives through and clinches with Van Asch against the ropes.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch trying to stall but Gomez improves his position.
Van Asch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomez won't allow it.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Asch holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but Van Asch blocks with his arms. #BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Asch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
Gomez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gomez tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Gomez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gomez throws out a leg kick but Van Asch moves out of range and Gomez only half commits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Van Asch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomez moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Gomez off balance momentarily.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Van Asch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Asch on the side of the head.
Gomez misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Gomez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Asch. That one must have hurt.
Gomez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Asch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Gomez throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Koos Van Asch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Van Asch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez misses the jab.
And Van Asch counters with a quick kick to the body but Gomez blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez punishes Van Asch's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez clobbers Van Asch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Asch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez blocks the body kick.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Van Asch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Asch looks to throw a body kick
and Gomez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Asch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Gomez.
Van Asch misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez misses with a kick to the body.
Van Asch is looking to counter punch.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Asch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Asch prevents a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a right to the head.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
Van Asch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gomez.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Van Asch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Asch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Van Asch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.#T2#
Van Asch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gomez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Gomez.
Van Asch throws a shot to the body.
Gomez tries to move into range but Van Asch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Pedro Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez tries a body shot but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch blocks a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Gomez pushes Van Asch up against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Van Asch.
Van Asch lands an uppercut.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Gomez has Van Asch pressed against the ropes, preventing Van Asch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Asch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomez lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Pedro Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Asch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Van Asch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
A short right from Van Asch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch blocks an uppercut.
Van Asch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Asch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
A hook to the body from Van Asch. #T1#
Van Asch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a body punch.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Van Asch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Gomez avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Asch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez. #T2#
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Asch throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Gomez misses
and Van Asch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Asch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomez on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target. #CL2#
Gomez rushes Van Asch and presses him up against the ropes.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Van Asch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Gomez misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Asch!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024
#R1#
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Franjic misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Franjic blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Franjic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Locke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Franjic's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franjic ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Franjic throws an off balance right hand
and Franjic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Locke misses with a hook. Franjic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Locke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franjic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Franjic throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
Locke misses the jab.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Locke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Locke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franjic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Locke.
Locke throws a lazy right hand but Franjic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Franjic has time to react.
Franjic throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Franjic moves out of range as Locke strikes.
Locke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franjic. Franjic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franjic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Locke doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Franjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Franjic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke cracks a nice hook into Franjic's ribs.
Locke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franjic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Locke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Franjic tries to land a leg kick but Locke saw it coming and moves away.
Locke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke throws a shot from downtown. Franjic moves away and avoids it.
Franjic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke. #T3#
Franjic tries to land a body kick
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Locke misses its intended target.
Franjic missing with a left hand there. Locke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Locke misses with a straight left.
It looked like Franjic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Locke.
Locke has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Franjic.
Locke blocks a jab.
Locke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Franjic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Locke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Franjic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locke counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Franjic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke defending well as Franjic loads up on a big left hand.
Franjic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Locke works the jab nicely.
Franjic misses with the body kick
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke lands with a good body shot.
Franjic scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Franjic is predictable there
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Locke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Franjic needs to keep his hands up - Locke had a free shot at his head there.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Locke throws a sloppy body shot
and Franjic counters with a straight right hand.
Franjic throws a wild body kick that Locke sees coming a mile off.
Ryan Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franjic throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franjic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Franjic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Locke throws an off balance right hand
enabling Franjic to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Locke has been cut.
Locke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Locke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Franjic throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Franjic lands a big head kick that sends Locke tumbling to the mat! Franjic takes a step backwards and waves Locke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franjic manages to avoid it.
Locke thuds a left hand into Franjic's body.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.#T2#
Franjic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Franjic swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Franjic's belly button to the back.
Franjic slips a straight right by Locke.
Franjic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Locke lands with a shot to the body.
Franjic thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Locke lunges at Franjic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franjic's hand.
Franjic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franjic.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franjic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Locke! But no joy.
Franjic misses with a two punch combination.
Locke misses with a looping left.
Locke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Locke moves out of range as Franjic strikes.
Franjic misses the jab.
Franjic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Locke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franjic.
Franjic lands with a good body shot.
Franjic looks to throw the jab but Locke is out of range.
A jab from Locke does it's job there.
Franjic throws a right hand that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Franjic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franjic misses with an uppercut
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franjic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franjic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rade Franjic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Locke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franjic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Franjic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Franjic misses with a body punch
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franjic tries to move into range but Locke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Franjic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic avoids the body shot from Locke.
Nice shot by Locke.
Locke stuns Franjic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Locke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Franjic throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Franjic misses with a head kick.
Locke throws out a counter right but Franjic avoids it with no problem.
Franjic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Locke connects with a nice looking jab.
Franjic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab.
Franjic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Locke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Franjic is just out of range.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Franjic.#T2#
Franjic wants to land a leg kick but Locke is out of range.
Franjic keeps Locke at a distance using the push kick.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Locke's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franjic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Locke.
Franjic feints and then cracks Locke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Locke down.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Franjic moves out of range as Locke strikes.#T3#
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franjic moves away.
Nice body kick there by Franjic.
Franjic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Franjic throws a push kick but Locke slaps the foot to one side.
Locke looks to land a left hand but Franjic moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Locke.
Locke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Franjic misses with a low kick.
Franjic looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Locke steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Franjic. That one must have hurt.
Franjic misses with an uppercut.
Locke throws out a counter right but Franjic avoids it with no problem.
Locke lands a nice hook to Franjic's body. Franjic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Locke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke works Franjic's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franjic thows a body kick. Locke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franjic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Locke 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Locke!

After the fight, Ryan Locke 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kelvin enables Winner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kelvin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kelvin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Winner throws a sloppy strike and Kelvin has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Winner is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kelvin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Kelvin!
An out of breath Andrew Kelvin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
A shot to the body from McBean misses
and Tacarante counters with a one-two to the body.
Tacarante throws a good cross that connects.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
Tacarante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacarante.
McBean feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Tacarante misses.
A shot to the liver by Tacarante. Beautiful body shot.
McBean looks for a takedown but Tacarante sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean looks to land a combination. Tacarante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBean. Tacarante does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBean throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McBean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tacarante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBean's hands.
McBean shoots in but Tacarante avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
McBean shoots in and bounces Tacarante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McBean trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Tacarante has McBean pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
McBean wants to pass the guard but Tacarante is keeping the position.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
Tacarante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McBean on the ground.
McBean tries to free his leg and advance position but Tacarante is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McBean drops back looking for a leg! Tacarante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tacarante manages to kick McBean off! McBean jumps back into Tacarante's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tacarante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBean defends well.#T3#
Tacarante looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacarante, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Tacarante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBean defends it easily.
Tacarante trying to keep a closed guard but McBean is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McBean looks for a takedown but Tacarante sprawls well.
Saul Tacarante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
Tacarante shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBean lands with a right hand.
McBean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBean tries to clinch but Tacarante moves away
and Tacarante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tacarante scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by McBean.
McBean with the counter takedown but Tacarante avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tacarante as McBean shoots in.#TD#
Tacarante throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McBean tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tacarante is in McBean's guard.#SUB2#
McBean is looking for a triangle but Tacarante pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
McBean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Tacarante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tacarante throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and McBean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBean is pushing down on Tacarante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tacarante is fighting to maintain full guard but McBean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tacarante wants to control but McBean is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
McBean is working for a kimura but Tacarante is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McBean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tacarante has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
McBean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacarante works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Tacarante looking for a guillotine here but McBean defends easily.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tacarante wants to improve his position but instead McBean has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
McBean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tacarante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBean. #SUB#
Tacarante actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Tacarante actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McBean is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McBean thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tacarante wants to hold on but McBean pushes him away.
McBean tries to control but Tacarante wriggling away.
Tacarante tries to hold on but McBean postures up.
Tacarante squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
McBean goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tacarante is on top in guard. #T4#
Tacarante controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tacarante continues to stall.#SUB2#
McBean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tacarante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean wants to sweep here but Tacarante controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto McBean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Tacarante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and McBean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacarante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tacarante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McBean advances to mount. #T1#
Tacarante avoids a series of strikes thrown by McBean.
McBean trying to control but Tacarante is having none of it.
Tacarante regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBean in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
McBean seems to be working for a kimura but Tacarante defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
McBean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tacarante is just riding it out for now. McBean eventually gives up the hold.
McBean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tacarante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tacarante trying to control here. #T3#
Tacarante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tacarante keeping control of the position.
McBean is thwarting Tacarante's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McBean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McBean is working for a kimura but Tacarante is defending it quite comfortably.
McBean wants to control but Tacarante is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Tacarante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean lands a right hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto McBean!

After the big win, Otto McBean made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bondi MMA 🏝️ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024
#R1#
Fahalo thuds a left hand into Barnett's body.
Barnett looks winded!
Fahalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnett's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Quintin Barnett has been cut.
Barnett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fahalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fahalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fahalo with a jab.
Fahalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fahalo is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Barnett hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tiki Fahalo!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024
#R1#
Kelvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelvin misses with a few strikes there.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Kelvin blocks it.
A lazy left from Kelvin finds it's target.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kelvin finds it's way round the side to connect with Bitok's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kelvin!
Kelvin cracks Bitok with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kelvin tests Bitok's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Bitok is rocked!
and Kelvin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bitok! He's just covering up as Kelvin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Kelvin!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Kelvin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: STRIKE! 5     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Farrokhzad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Farrokhzad misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Farrokhzad takes the fight into the clinch.
Farrokhzad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Asch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Van Asch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Asch 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Asch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head but Farrokhzad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farrokhzad.
A left lands for Van Asch.
Farrokhzad wants to clinch.
Farrokhzad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farrokhzad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back.
Farrokhzad lands a body shot.
Van Asch moves out of range as Farrokhzad strikes.
Van Asch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farrokhzad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Farrokhzad throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Farrokhzad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Farrokhzad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Asch doesn't seem phased though.
Van Asch sizes up Farrokhzad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Farrokhzad there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Farrokhzad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farrokhzad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Farrokhzad misses with a double jab
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farrokhzad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Van Asch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Farrokhzad moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad slips under a jab.
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farrokhzad walks into a stiff left hand from Van Asch.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Asch is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Asch lands with a shot to the body.
Farrokhzad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farrokhzad digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farrokhzad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farrokhzad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Farrokhzad throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Farrokhzad misses with a series of wild punches.
Farrokhzad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Farrokhzad saw that one coming.
Van Asch misses with a left hand
and Farrokhzad counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Farrokhzad closes the distance and clinches.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body.
Van Asch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Asch controlling the action here for a moment.
Farrokhzad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Asch tries to throw a body punch but Farrokhzad avoids it by throwing Van Asch back against the ropes.
Van Asch lands with a short shot to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch. #T2#
Van Asch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad with a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrokhzad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Asch backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farrokhzad obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Van Asch blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Farrokhzad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Asch avoids the damage to the body.
Van Asch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Van Asch manages to break the clinch.
Farrokhzad looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch with the inside leg kick.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Van Asch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farrokhzad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Farrokhzad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Van Asch counters with a quick kick to the body but Farrokhzad blocks it.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Farrokhzad's belly button to the back.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Farrokhzad.
Nice defenses there by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch throws a low kick but Farrokhzad avoids it.
Farrokhzad slips under a jab.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Van Asch slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
Van Asch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farrokhzads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Farrokhzad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch walks into a straight right hand from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Farrokhzad misses with a looping left.
Van Asch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Asch cracks Farrokhzad with an open hand slap.
Farrokhzad loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrokhzad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farrokhzad. That did some damage!
Van Asch scores with a nice head shot.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Farrokhzad ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch lands the left hand.
A big left from Farrokhzad misses.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Van Asch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bardia Farrokhzad just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Farrokhzad throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
Farrokhzad slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Farrokhzad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farrokhzad down.
Van Asch slips a jab and a cross from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Farrokhzad moved out of range.
Farrokhzad lands an overhand right.
Van Asch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the head.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Farrokhzad is out of range. #T1#
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
Farrokhzad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Farrokhzad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Asch throws a shot from downtown. Farrokhzad moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Farrokhzad misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Farrokhzad misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Asch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Asch defending well as Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Farrokhzad is just out of range.
Farrokhzad throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch moves away from the strike by Farrokhzad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Asch.
Van Asch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Asch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Asch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Farrokhzad takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch can't find room to land a body shot as Farrokhzad controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Van Asch fails to land.
Van Asch lands a right hand.
Van Asch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Farrokhzad prevents a body shot from Van Asch.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Van Asch blocks it. #BC#
Van Asch breaks from the clinch.
Van Asch tries to land a leg kick but Farrokhzad saw it coming and moves away.
Farrokhzad cracks Van Asch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Asch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook.
Van Asch with a jab.
Van Asch thows a leg kick but Farrokhzad checks it
and Farrokhzad counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch had his way with Bardia Farrokhzad in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Van Asch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farrokhzad walks into a straight right hand from Van Asch.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Farrokhzad avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Farrokhzad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Farrokhzad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Van Asch is rocked!
Van Asch connects with a looping right hand.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Farrokhzad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koos Van Asch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Van Asch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch misses with a right hand
and Farrokhzad counters with a straight right hand.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Farrokhzad moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farrokhzad throws out the jab. #T1#
Farrokhzad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Farrokhzad digs a good hook to Van Asch's body.
Farrokhzad throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch throws a jab when Farrokhzad was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Farrokhzad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farrokhzad defending well as Van Asch loads up on a big left hand.
Van Asch misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farrokhzad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farrokhzad connects with a right hand. Van Asch shakes it off.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Farrokhzad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Farrokhzad's head but Farrokhzad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch misses with a shot to the body
and Farrokhzad counters with a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bardia Farrokhzad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Farrokhzad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Farrokhzad digs a good body shot into Van Asch's ribs.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farrokhzad was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
A lazy left from Farrokhzad finds it's target.
Farrokhzad scores with a hook.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch there but Van Asch circles away.
Farrokhzad works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bardia Farrokhzad!

Bardia Farrokhzad is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Bardia Farrokhzad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: MILF 29     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Barnett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnett misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Barnett clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnett tries to work over Warner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warner throws a head punch that misses.
Barnett working Warner over with knees to the body.
Warner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warner looks winded!
Barnett presses Warner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warner or not.
Barnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Barnett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnett slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Barnett. #T1#
Barnett is leaning against Warner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnett.
Barnett lands a shoulder strike.
Barnett scores with a hook to the body.
Barnett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Warner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Barnett.
Barnett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnett.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barnett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barnett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warner is defending well for now.
Barnett presses Warner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Warner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warner backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett trying to land knees to the body.
Barnett has Warner pressed against the cage, preventing Warner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Barnett.
Barnett lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Barnett.
Barnett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warner.
A shot in the inside from Barnett.
Barnett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnett lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Barnett.
Barnett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Warner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnett just leaning against Warner, taking a breather.
Barnett lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warner.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnett.
Barnett lands a right hand.
Warner misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Warner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnett trying to land knees to the body.
Warner misses with a body punch.
Barnett tries to work over Warner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Barnett to work.
Barnett working Warner over with knees to the body.
Barnett tries to land knees in the clinch but Warner avoids the damage to the body.
Warner misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnett lands with a left to the head.
Barnett working Warner over with knees to the body.
Barnett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Barnett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner is trying to push Barnett away but Barnett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Barnett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warner up against the cage.
Barnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett.
Warner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warner.
Barnett lands a right hand.
Warner tries a body shot but Barnett blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnett obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnett.
Barnett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quintin Barnett 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#
Barnett connects with the punch.
Warner slips a straight right by Barnett.
Barnett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters circling - Barnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warner thinks about the counter body kick.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Warner ducks down to avoid it.
Warner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Barnett misses.
Warner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnett misses with an uppercut
and Warner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warner can do to turn this around?
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warner slips a jab from Barnett.
Warner scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Warner gets tackled into the cage by Barnett. Barnett maintains the clinch. #T1#
Warner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnett tries a knee to the head but Warner blocks it.
Barnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnett scores with a shot to the side of Warner's head.
Barnett lands a nice knee to the body.
Quintin Barnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warner is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnett.
Warner misses with some punches.
Warner throws a head punch that misses.
Barnett lands an uppercut.
Barnett lands an uppercut.
Barnett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barnett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barnett works on Warner's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnett scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnett controls his hands. #T2#
Barnett is working Warner over against the cage.
Barnett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barnett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Barnett.
Barnett lands with a left to the head.
Barnett tries to land knees in the clinch but Warner avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Barnett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnett.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnett.
Warner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Barnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barnett tries to land knees in the clinch but Warner avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Barnett.
Warner lands with a right to the head.
Barnett cracks Warner with a nice body shot.#T3#
Barnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Barnett.
Warner managing to block the knees to the body from Barnett.
Barnett lands with a right to the head.
Warner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnett working Warner over with knees to the body.
Barnett with a knee to the head.
Barnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warner.
Warner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnett scores with a shot to the side of Warner's head.
Barnett pushes Warner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Warner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnett missing with knees to the body.
Barnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warners head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Warner prevents a body shot from Barnett.
A body shot lands from Barnett.
Barnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Barnett.
Barnett blocking some punches.
Barnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnett keeps control of Warner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warner is defending well for now.
Barnett blocks an uppercut.
Barnett lands a left hand.
Barnett lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Barnett.
Barnett tries to land knees in the clinch but Warner avoids the damage to the body.
Barnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quintin Barnett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Warner scores with a nice right hand.
Chandler Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Warner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnett misses its target.
Barnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Warner.
Barnett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnett misses with an uppercut. Warner saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett lands a lovely overhand right.
Quintin Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Barnett misses.
A shot to the body from Barnett misses
and Warner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warner cracks a nice hook into Barnett's ribs.#T1#
Warner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Warner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnett misses with a right hand
and Warner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warner looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range.
Barnett moves to clinch but Warner breaks away
letting Warner counter with a right hand.
Barnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warner.
Barnett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warner's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnett, as that shot connected. #T2#
Warner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnett cracks Warner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Warner.
Barnett takes a swing at Warner's ribcage but misses.
Barnett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Warner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barnett really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnett throws a poor cross that misses
and Warner counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Barnett misses with a body punch
and Warner counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnett walks into a straight right hand from Warner.
Warner avoids the body shot from Barnett.
Warner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Warner slips under a jab from Barnett.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Warner ducks down to avoid it.
Warner replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barnett blocks it well.
Barnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnett tries to clinch there but Warner circles away.
Chandler Warner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnett misses with a body shot. #T4#
Warner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnett misses with an uppercut. Warner saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Warner misses.
Warner scores with a jab to the body.
Barnett takes a swing at Warner's ribcage but misses.
Warner ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
Warner replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barnett blocks it well.
Warner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Quintin Barnett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Warner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintin Barnett!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024
#R1#
Kelvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soldic with the inside leg kick.
Kelvin throws a body punch but Soldic moves out of range.
Kelvin scores with a punch to the head.
Kelvin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelvin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kelvin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soldic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelvin lands with an uppercut that bounces Soldic off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Roberto Soldic has been cut.
Kelvin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soldic.
Andrew Kelvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldic throws a nice looking combination but Kelvin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soldic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelvin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Kelvin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Soldic misses the jab.
Kelvin misses with a straight left.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Kelvin's shoulder, as Kelvin tries to avoid the shot.
Kelvin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Soldic misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelvin, as that shot connected.
Soldic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soldic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kelvin thuds a left hand into Soldic's body.
Kelvin avoids the head kick by Soldic.
Kelvin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelvin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soldic!
Soldic dodges the punch combination from Kelvin. #T2#
Soldic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelvin missing with a left hand there. Soldic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soldic misses with a combination
and Kelvin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soldic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soldic connects with a looping right hand.
Kelvin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kelvin with a hook.
Soldic lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelvin off the cage and back into range.
Soldic misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Kelvin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soldic looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Kelvin misses with a body shot.
Soldic unleashes a big counter combination but Kelvin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kelvin looks to land a combination but Soldic avoids it well.
It seemed like Soldic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kelvin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kelvin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelvin.
Soldic ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.
Soldic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soldic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kelvin lands a jab.
Kelvin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelvin misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Soldic counters with a crisp one two that drops Kelvin! Soldic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kelvin to his feet! Kelvin is in big trouble!#ROC2#Kelvin is rocked!
Kelvin throws a right hand that misses
and Soldic scores with a counter punch that sends Kelvin to the canvas! Soldic smells blood - he's punishing Kelvin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kelvin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Soldic!
During a confident post fight interview, Roberto Soldic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Franjic circles away. #CL2#
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franjic, pushing him back against the cage.
Franjic managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko. #BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Franjic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franjic circles away quickly and effectively.
Franjic blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Franjic's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that Franjic ducks under and follows up with a left that Franjic also avoids with ease.
Franjic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franjic takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Franjic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franjic scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Emelianenko missing with knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Franjic. #BC#
Franjic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franjic avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Franjic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franjic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Franjic gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Franjic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Franjic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Franjic blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franjic throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franjic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Emelianenko tries to clinch
letting Franjic counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Franjic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Franjic connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Franjic counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Emelianenko out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Franjic is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rade Franjic!
A relieved looking Rade Franjic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Roman Emelianenko had this to say: 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

 

Event: MILF 19     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Barnett digs a good body shot into Peck's ribs.
Quintin Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Barnett misses.
Peck throws a shot to the body.
Barnett lands a slapping body shot.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Peck.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnett misses its target.
Peck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnett under the eye.
Barnett misses with a body shot
and Peck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnett staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peck.
Peck throws out a powerful jab.
Barnett throws an off balance right hand
and Peck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Quintin Barnett has been cut.
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!
Barnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peck manages to avoid it.
Peck throws out a counter right but Barnett avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Peck slips a jab from Barnett.
Barnett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Peck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peck lands a head shot.#KD2#
Peck cracks Barnett with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Peck has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barnett to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett throws a lazy uppercut
and Peck counters with a huge right that knocks Barnett out cold! Peck is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bennett Peck!

 

Event: STRIKE! 3     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Van Asch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maul raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Maul moved out of range.
Maul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Asch looks to throw a body kick
and Maul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.#T1#
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch misses with a body punch
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch throws a right hand that misses
and Maul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Asch throws a front kick that sends Maul stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Maul throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Maul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Asch with a body shot.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body kick there by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a two punch combination.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Van Asch swings widly with a right hand
and Maul counters with a stiff right hand.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Asch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Asch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaul.
Van Asch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Asch throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Asch lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Van Asch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Maul doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Maul's defenses.
Van Asch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Asch with a body shot.
Van Asch tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Van Asch
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch throws an off balance right hand
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch throws out a leg kick but Maul moves out of range and Van Asch only half commits. #T2#
Maul avoids the head kick by Van Asch.
Maul throws a fast counter high kick but Van Asch manages to duck under it in time.
Van Asch takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Asch throws a poor cross that misses
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Asch is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Maul raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maul's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Asch. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Van Asch misses
and Maul counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Asch lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maul can do to turn this around?
Van Asch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Van Asch tries a low kick but Maul avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Maul misses.
Maul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the temple. Maul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maul takes one to the side of the head.
Van Asch misses with a hook to the body
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.#T2#
Van Asch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maul only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Van Asch finds it's way through Maul's defenses.
Van Asch looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.
Koos Van Asch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Tang Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul blocks a head kick by Van Asch.
Maul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!

Koos Van Asch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HZN 6 Tenryu v Farah     
Date:   Feb 09, 2024
#R1#
Tacarante smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacarante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tacarante swats away the attempt to clinch by Slow.
Tacarante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slow.
Nice shot lands for Tacarante.
Slow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tacarante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tacarante keeps the fight on the outside.
Tacarante misses with an uppercut
and Slow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slow with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slow missing with a left hand there. Tacarante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacarante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1##TD#
Tacarante gets a double leg takedown into Slow's guard.
Tacarante prevents Slow from getting back to his feet.
Tacarante's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slow wants to stand up but Tacarante is controlling him.
Tacarante content to stall in guard here.
Slow wants to get back to his feet but Tacarante is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slow lunges at Tacarante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tacarante's hand.
Slow tries to clinch up
and Tacarante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slow thinking. #CL2#
Tacarante gets tackled into the cage by Slow. Slow maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tacarante scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tacarante.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short uppercut from Tacarante.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Slow. #TD#
Tacarante manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Tacarante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tacarante pulls Slow in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tacarante is trying to control the position but Slow postures up.
Tacarante pulls Slow in close to his closed guard and prevents Slow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tacarante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Tacarante working for a triangle but Slow defends it easily.
Slow wants to stand but Tacarante is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Slow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Slow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tacarante throws a lazy right hand but Slow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tacarante. #T4#
Tacarante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slow.
Donk. Slow catches Tacarante right on the button with a cross.
Slow lands a jab to Tacarante's midsection.
Tacarante misses with a wild body shot.
Tacarante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Slow misses.
Tacarante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tacarante connects with a body shot that sends Slow's belly button to the back.
Slow with a hook.
Slow misses with a wild combination.
Slow darts in trying to clinch
and Tacarante counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slow thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slow tries to clinch there but Tacarante circles away.
Slow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Slim Slow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tacarante throws a series of punches but Slow avoids them all with ease.
Slow tries to clinch up.
Tacarante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slim Slow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slow throws a series of punches but Tacarante avoids them all with ease.
Slow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tacarante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tacarante.
A combination from Slow does no damage.
Tacarante fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slow drops his hands momentarily and Tacarante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slow darts in trying to clinch
and Tacarante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Slow instigates a clinch.
Tacarante tries to work over Slow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tacarante. #ROC#Slow is rocked!#T1##TD#
Tacarante manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Slow is still in real trouble! Can Tacarante finish him?#SUB#
Tacarante is looking for a triangle but Slow pushes his legs off easily.
Slow wants to stand and escape but instead Tacarante has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tacarante is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tacarante's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Tacarante.
Tacarante has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Slow seems to have recovered his senses.
Tacarante stops Slow from standing up.
Tacarante slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slow is looking to stand back up but Tacarante counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slow. #T2#
Tacarante controlling the action here.
Slow wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tacarante seems to be looking for submissions.
Tacarante moves nicely into side control.
Saul Tacarante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tacarante prevents Slow from escaping the position.
Slow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Tacarante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slow, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Tacarante content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Tacarante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slow is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Slow throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Tacarante scores with a takedown into Slow's guard.

Slow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Tacarante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Tacarante - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slow misses with a body punch.
Slow working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Tacarante blocking some punches.
Slow tries to work over Tacarante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow tries to throw a body punch but Tacarante avoids it by throwing Slow back against the cage. #TD#
Tacarante jumps guard. #SUB#
Tacarante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tacarante holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Slow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tacarante, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saul Tacarante will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tacarante throws an off balance right hand
and Slow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slow feints a jab promting Tacarante to slip. Slow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tacarante slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tacarante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Slow does no damage.
Slow fails to land with a series of punches.
Tacarante punishes Slow's body with a nice straight punch.
Slow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tacarante moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tacarante to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Tacarante both land. Nice combination.
Tacarante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Slow clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Tacarante taking a breather. #BC#
Tacarante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tacarante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slow.
Tacarante swings for the body but Slow moves out of range.
Slow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slow misses with a double jab
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
Slow connects with a body shot.
Slow looks to clinch
and Tacarante counters with a crisp right that sends Slow to the canvas! Tacarante follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tacarante!
A relieved looking Saul Tacarante 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: MILF 10     
Date:   Feb 07, 2024
#R1#
Dan closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Quintin Barnett has been cut.
Barnett slips a straight right by Dan.
Dan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnett defending well as Dan loads up on a big left hand.
Barnett looks to land a left hand but Dan moved out of range nicely.
Dan misses with a combination
and Barnett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range.
Dan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judo Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dan has closed the distance and engaged Barnett in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnett.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett.
Dan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnett missing with knees to the body.
Dan holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Dan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnett landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Judo Dan has been cut.
Barnett tries to work over Dan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dan blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dan.
Barnett can't find room to land a body shot as Dan controls the action.
Dan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett has a couple of punches blocked by Dan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dan.
Dan stalling against the cage.
Dan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dan managing to block the knees to the body from Barnett.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
Dan throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnett. #T2#
Dan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dan avoids it.
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!
Barnett gets through Dan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnett lands a good knee to the midsection. Dan won't want to take too many of those.
Dan pushes Barnett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Dan prevents a body shot from Barnett.
Barnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dan lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Dan.
Dan lands a nice uppercut.
Dan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dan slowing the pace effectively.
Dan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dan lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Dan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dan.
Dan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
A short uppercut from Dan.
Dan lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Barnett is rocked!
Dan gets through Barnett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Barnett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dan dips a shoulder and cracks Barnett with a mighty uppercut! Barnett falls back against the cage and Dan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barnett is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judo Dan!

 

Event: STRIKE! 1     
Date:   Feb 04, 2024
#R1#
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Van Asch avoids it well.
Gomez throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch flicks out a counter leg kick but Gomez steps away.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a left to the body.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Asch throws a big counter head kick but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Van Asch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Asch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gomez blocks it well.
Van Asch slips under a jab.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pedro Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomez throws a push kick but Van Asch slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch thows a body kick. Gomez tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Asch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Gomez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gomez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Asch. That did some damage!
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Gomez throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Van Asch's leg but Van Asch calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Van Asch slips under a jab from Gomez.
Van Asch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomez's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Asch moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Gomez misses the body punch
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Asch blocks a jab.
Van Asch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gomez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Asch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Van Asch avoids them all with ease.
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Van Asch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Gomez scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Asch stuns Gomez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Asch avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Van Asch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gomez swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gomez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#Gomez is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Gomez has been cut.
Gomez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Asch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Asch connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez catches Van Asch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.#T2#
Van Asch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Asch scores with a body shot.
Van Asch is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Asch! But no joy.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Asch throws a leg kick which misses Gomez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomez tries to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Pedro Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Gomez's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Gomez - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Koos Van Asch!
Our winner, Koos Van Asch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

 
 
 
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