Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 120 - Todd vs Soares
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Hanayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Rodgers 's ribs.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Hanayama throws a hook to the side of Rodgers 's head but Rodgers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanayama falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanayama dodges the punch combination from Rodgers .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Hanayama.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Rodgers is looking to chop away at Hanayama's legs.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Hanayama had a free shot at his head there.
Hanayama works Rodgers 's body with a nice hook.
Hanayama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanayama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers thumps Hanayama with a low kick.
Hanayama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Rodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Hanayama off balance momentarily.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hanayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodgers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanayama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Hanayama lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodgers off the cage and back into range.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama slips under a jab.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama misses with a looping left.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down. #T3#
Rodgers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hanayama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut. Hanayama saw that one coming.
Rodgers lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodgers lands with a shot to the body.
Hanayama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanayama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanayama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodgers throws a push kick but Hanayama slaps the foot to one side.
Hanayama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hanayama swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanayama misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Hanayama lands a body shot.
Hanayama slips a straight right by Rodgers .
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rodgers - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Rodgers tenderised Hanayama's leg. Hanayama is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodgers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rodgers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hanayama if he has to take too many more of those.
Rodgers digs a good hook to Hanayama's body.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Hanayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hanayama takes a step back to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanayama checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanayama.
Hanayama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
Hanayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hanayama blocks the low kick.
Hanayama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Hanayama counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanayama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanayama.
Hanayama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Hanayama as he checks the leg kick.
Hanayama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanayama finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head. #T1#
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Hanayama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanayama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodgers under the eye.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Rodgers tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanayama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Hanayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanayama misses with a left hand
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Rodgers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanayama checks a leg kick.
Hanayama looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Hanayama checks it
and Hanayama counters with a straight right hand.
Hanayama takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Hanayama misses its intended target.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanayama is out of range and Rodgers settles back down. #T2#
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanayama is just out of range.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanayama misses the target.
Hanayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Hanayama swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodgers .
Hanayama moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanayama.
Hanayama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hanayama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanayama.
Hanayama keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass. #T3#
Rodgers stands up over Hanayama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanayama keeping full guard, as Rodgers tries to pass.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
Rodgers trying to control but Hanayama is working from the bottom.
Rodgers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodgers won't allow Hanayama to sweep him here.
Rodgers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanayama is keeping the position for now.
Hanayama managing to control the position.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Hanayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodgers 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanayama is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hanayama passes into half guard.
Hanayama trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Hanayama wants to pass to mount but Rodgers is defending the position.
Rodgers gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Hanayama checks it
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and Hanayama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Hanayama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanayama misses with an uppercut.
Hanayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanayama slips a jab from Rodgers .
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Rodgers , right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rodgers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Hanayama as Rodgers shoots in.
Hanayama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hanayama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Hanayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaoru Hanayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanayama connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers 's belly button to the back.
Hanayama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanayama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Rodgers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanayama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers .
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanayama counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Hanayama moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Hanayama's body. Hanayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanayama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Hanayama's body.
Hanayama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanayama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodgers finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanayama's head.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Hanayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rodgers .
Hanayama misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaoru Hanayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanayama throws out the jab.
Kaoru Hanayama is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanayama misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hanayama looks to land a combination. Rodgers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanayama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodgers s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanayama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanayama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanayama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanayama 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.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanayama.
Rodgers follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a hook but Hanayama blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Hanayama tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanayama.#T4#
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Hanayama connects with a single shot there.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanayama is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Hanayama circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers wants to clinch
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Hanayama.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Hanayama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Hanayama checks the leg kick.
Hanayama scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanayama throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanayama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoru Hanayama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 113
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Akerfeldt connects with a right hand. Bautista shakes it off.
Akerfeldt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bautista sprawls well. Bautista wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akerfeldt gets slowly back to his feet.
Bautista throws a shot to the body.
Bautista has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fetus MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bautista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Akerfeldt clinches up with Bautista and pushes him back against the cage.
Bautista misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Akerfeldt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bautista regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Bautista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akerfeldt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akerfeldt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bautista has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerfeldt throws a big right hand that misses.
Bautista is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Akerfeldt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bautista's head.#SUB#
Bautista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akerfeldt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bautista trying to keep a closed guard but Akerfeldt is proving a slippery customer.
Akerfeldt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Bautista has his foot on Akerfeldt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akerfeldt works his way back into a safe position though.
Akerfeldt throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bautista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akerfeldt defends it easily.#SUB#
Bautista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akerfeldt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akerfeldt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Akerfeldt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bautista is retaining full guard.
Akerfeldt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bautista is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Bautista has his foot on Akerfeldt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akerfeldt works his way back into a safe position though.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Bautista is keeping the position.
Akerfeldt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bautista's head.#SUB#
Akerfeldt avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Akerfeldt throws a sloppy strike and Bautista has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Akerfeldt is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bautista!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drax Bautista!
In his post fight interview, Drax Bautista started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ENIGMA 71
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Motts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by KillsInWater.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater with a hook.
Motts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and KillsInWater counters with a solid body kick.
KillsInWater circles away from the clinch attempt
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KillsInWater throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice cross by KillsInWater.#T1#
KillsInWater moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Motts walks into a straight right hand from KillsInWater.
Jab from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses the body punch
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Motts has KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as KillsInWater controls his hands.
Motts prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.
A short right from KillsInWater.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, KillsInWater just misses with a elbow thrown towards Motts's brow.
Still in the clinch, Motts scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.
A shot in the inside from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater blocks an uppercut. #T2##BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater cracks Motts with a right hand to the side of the head.
KillsInWater throws a front kick that sends Motts stumbling back into the cage.
KillsInWater throws a chopping leg kick but Motts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
KillsInWater swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a left hand
and Motts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KillsInWater misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
KillsInWater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Motts.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. #T3#
KillsInWater moves out of range as Motts strikes.
KillsInWater scores with a nice body kick.
KillsInWater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
KillsInWater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Motts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts misses with a wild combination.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Motts is just out of range.
KillsInWater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
A big right from KillsInWater misses.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Motts's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Motts tries to keep at a distance but KillsInWater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Motts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
KillsInWater throws a head punch that misses.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, KillsInWater scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KillsInWater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Motts misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater 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#
KillsInWater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KillsInWater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
KillsInWater lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by KillsInWater!
KillsInWater tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
KillsInWater throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Motts is able to avoid easily.
Motts moves out of range of the body kick.
KillsInWater misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Motts to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
KillsInWater throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Motts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KillsInWater lands with a nice combination. Motts backs away looking to recover.
KillsInWater fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Motts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from KillsInWater misses.
KillsInWater fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Motts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts walks forward, straight into a front kick from KillsInWater.
Sloppy strikes from KillsInWater. Those never looked like landing.
KillsInWater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from KillsInWater.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Motts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KillsInWater. #T2#
Nice body kick there by KillsInWater.
Jab, jab by KillsInWater - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts connects with a good right hand that stumbles KillsInWater. KillsInWater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KillsInWater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
KillsInWater lands with a cross.
KillsInWater lands with a nice body kick.
KillsInWater scoring well with a low kick there.
KillsInWater throws a push kick but Motts slaps the foot to one side.
KillsInWater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
KillsInWater's jab looks to have found its range, popping Motts under the eye.
Motts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
KillsInWater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Motts.
KillsInWater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
KillsInWater with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
KillsInWater lands a slapping body shot.
KillsInWater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Motts's sensitive parts.
KillsInWater cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KillsInWater works Motts's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
KillsInWater swats away the attempt to clinch by Motts.
KillsInWater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Motts. Motts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
KillsInWater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motts slips under a jab from KillsInWater.
Motts uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before KillsInWater has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Motts looks to throw the jab but KillsInWater is out of range.
KillsInWater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
KillsInWater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for KillsInWater.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
KillsInWater throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and KillsInWater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Motts tries to clinch up
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
KillsInWater thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Motts if he has to take too many more of those.
Motts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
KillsInWater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Motts misses with a wild combination.
KillsInWater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That kick from KillsInWater tenderised Motts's leg. Motts is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Motts blocks a jab.
Motts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KillsInWater scores with a spinning back kick!
KillsInWater lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Motts tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregory Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KillsInWater lands with a straight right. Motts didn't see that one coming.
Motts's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
KillsInWater throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
KillsInWater throws the left hand but Motts avoids the punch easily.
KillsInWater scores with the left hand. Motts knows he should have avoided that one.
Tor KillsInWater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
KillsInWater lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by KillsInWater.#ROC2#Motts is rocked!
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Motts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a spinning back kick!
Motts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
KillsInWater cracks Motts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Motts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Motts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
KillsInWater lands a nice shot that snaps Motts's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for KillsInWater.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and KillsInWater counters with a nice leg kick.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tor KillsInWater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well KillsInWater 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!

Event: NRC 8
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins throws a looping overhand right but DeBramalo ducks down to avoid it.
Dawkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dawkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeBramalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeBramalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
DeBramalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dawkins with a body shot.
A big right from Dawkins misses.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries a quick counter leg kick but Dawkins is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by DeBramalo there.
Nice cross by Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and DeBramalo counters with a nice right hand that sends Dawkins toppling to the canvas! Dawkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can DeBramalo finish him?!#ROC2#Dawkins is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
DeBramalo checks a leg kick.
DeBramalo feints a counter leg kick.
Dawkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBramalo. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! DeBramalo comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Dawkins falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Dawkins was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate DeBramalo!

Event: R2 W8
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chapman as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Chapman misses its intended target. #CL#
Frank moves into the clinch.
Chapman can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chapman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Frank gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frank controlling the action here.#T1#
Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
We've been hearing that Frank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Frank controlling the action here.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frank lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Chapman has been cut.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chapman won't allow Frank to pass to mount.
Frank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chapman defending well though.
Frank slips a nice elbow through Chapman's hands, connecting with Chapman's forehead.
Frank is looking to stall here but Chapman recovers full guard.
Frank scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#That has opened up Kyle Chapman's cut even more.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Everest Frank!
A very excited looking Everest Frank 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: ENIGMA 68
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Leko ducks right into an uppercut from Byrd. #TD#
Leko shoots in and bounces Byrd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leko looking to sit in guard and control but Byrd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leko tries to bench press Byrd off him but Byrd keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leko trying to control from half guard but Byrd is working away. #T1#
Leko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Byrd trying to control from the bottom.
Byrd wants to get back to full guard.
Leko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Byrd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leko 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.#T2##SUB#
Leko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Byrd is surviving well by controlling Leko's body position as best he can.
Leko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Byrd hang on?
Leko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Byrd because Leko loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Leko working for a submission but Byrd is keeping him at bay.
Leko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Byrd is looking to escape.
Leko misses with a head shot.#T3#
Leko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Leko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Byrd wants to hold on but Leko pushes him away.
Byrd is squirming around, avoiding Leko's attempts to control the action.
Leko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Leko misses with a head shot.
Leko misses with a head shot.
Leko lands with some strikes.
Leko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Byrd wants to hold on but Leko pushes him away.#T4#
Leko tries to control but Byrd wriggling away.
Byrd blocking the ground and pound.
Leko misses with a head shot.
Leko looking to control but Byrd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leko punching from mount but Byrd doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Byrd is bucking up trying to escape but Leko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Byrd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Leko 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#
Byrd leaves Leko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Byrd moves away from the strike by Leko.
Leko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leko.
Leko tries for a takedown but Byrd circles away easily
and Byrd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leko checks a leg kick.
Byrd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Byrd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Leko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leko connects with a jab.#T1#
Leko 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.
Byrd misses with a two punch combination.
Leko closes the distance and clinches up with Byrd, looking for a takedown. Leko pushes Byrd against the cage but Byrd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Byrd tries to sprawl but Leko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Byrd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leko trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd controls Leko momentarily but Leko frees himself.
Leko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leko wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving. #T2#
Leko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byrd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Leko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leko throwing strikes but missing.
Leko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Byrd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leko. #T3#
Leko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrd swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saxon Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Byrd - just one landing.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Leko down.
Leko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byrd can do to turn this around?
Byrd lunges at Leko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leko's hand.
Byrd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byrd wants it to stay on the feet.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
Byrd fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Leko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Byrd is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Leko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Leko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Byrd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leko lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Leko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leko wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Leko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saxon Byrd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Leko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leko.
Byrd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Leko's shoulder, as Leko tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leko misses with a few strikes there.
Leko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byrd throws out a loose jab but Leko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byrd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
Byrd throws a low kick but Leko moves out of range easily.
Leko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Byrd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Leko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Byrd is looking for a sweep.
Leko throws an elbow but Byrd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leko wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Byrd sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Byrd tries to roll over but Leko keeps him under control.
Byrd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leko's back!
Leko just trying to survive but Byrd is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Byrd is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Byrd is hanging on to Leko's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Leko looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Leko is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Leko staying busy and making it hard for Byrd to control. #SUB2#
Byrd is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leko is defending well though. Byrd let's go of the attempt for now.
Leko is keeping busy. #T3#
Leko can't escape the position.
Leko is working hard here to advance position.
Leko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Byrd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leko sees it coming and defends easily.
Byrd missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Byrd is thwarting Leko's attempts to control the position.
Byrd controlling the action here.
Byrd passes into side control, despite Leko's attempt to control the position.
Leko is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Byrd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Saxon Byrd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Byrd 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saxon Byrd!

Event: ENIGMA 69
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Hurst misses the shot to the body.
Hurst moves forwards but Lew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lew throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Hurst blocks the low kick.
Hurst works Lew's body with a nice hook.
Lew with a nice calf kick.
Hurst takes one to the side of the head.
Julius Lew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lew tries to clinch but Hurst is having none of it.
Hurst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lew is fending him off so far but Hurst persists. Nope, Lew circles away and we're back to standing.
Hurst slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hurst fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Lew misses #TD#
and Hurst counters with a single leg into guard. Lew didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lew keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
Lew being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Lew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurst defends it easily.
Hurst controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurst is aware though and is defending well.
Hurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Lew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lew has an active guard here but Hurst has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hurst drops an elbow to the side of Lew's head.
Lew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hurst is working Lew over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Lew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lew has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hurst stands up over Lew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Lew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Lew has his foot on Hurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurst works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurst controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hurst working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Hurst drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lew manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hurst has Lew in his guard.#REVB#
Hurst wants to sweep here but Lew controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hurst has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lew should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hurst has tightened it up now! Lew should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamil Hurst!
A very excited looking Jamil Hurst 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: R2 W7
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Smoke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chapman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Smoke misses.
Chapman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Smoke misses the target.
Chapman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chapman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smoke manages to avoid it.
Chapman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smoke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chapman.
A little jabbing left from Smoke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smoke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapman.
Chapman misses with a looping right.
Chapman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smoke.
A jab lands there for Smoke.#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Chapman has been cut.
Smoke lunges at Chapman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chapman's hand.
Smoke looks to land a right hand but Chapman moved out of range.
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!
Chapman throws a jab but it's blocked by Smoke.
Chapman scoring well with a low kick there.
Smoke slips a straight right by Chapman.#T1#
Smoke throws an off balance right hand
and Chapman counters with a right hand to the body.
Smoke feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Chapman crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Smoke!
A victorious Big Smoke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TR04: Gunshots or Firework?!
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Dancer moves into the clinch.
Dancer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronk backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bronk fails to land.
Bronk tries to throw a body punch but Dancer avoids it by throwing Bronk back against the cage.
Dancer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dancer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronk.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronk blocks an uppercut.
Bronk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dancer struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronk controls his hands.
A short left from Dancer.
Dancer prevents a body shot from Bronk.
Bronk tries to throw a body punch but Dancer avoids it by throwing Bronk back against the cage.
Dancer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dancer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dancer's elbow.
Dancer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dancer fails to land.
Bronk tries a body shot but Dancer blocks it. #T1#
Dancer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dancer scores with a hook to the body.
Dancer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronk backwards. #BC#
Dancer breaks from the clinch.
Dancer connects with a right hand. Bronk shakes it off.
Bronk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dancer throws a shot from downtown. Bronk moves away and avoids it.
Bronk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Bronk moves into the clinch.
Bronk misses with the head strike.
Dancer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dancer blocking some punches.
Dancer takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronk.
Bronk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dancer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronk backwards.
Dancer can't break the clinch.
Bronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronk blocks an uppercut.
Bronk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dancer misses with a body punch.
Dancer scores with a shot to the side of Bronk's head.
Dancer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronk backwards.
Bronk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronk is stalling here.
Dancer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Dancer.
Bronk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dancer lands with a right to the head.
Dancer working aggressively here.
Dancer working aggressively here.
Dancer misses with some punches. #T3#
Bronk stalling in the clinch.
Dancer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronk blocks an uppercut.
Bronk is pushing Dancer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bronk blocking some punches.
Bronk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Dancer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dancer. #CL#
Bronk gets tackled into the cage by Dancer. Dancer maintains the clinch.
Bronk works on Dancer's body with a couple of short punches.
Dancer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dancer - that landed with a thud.
Bronk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dancer.
Dancer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bronk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronk with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Bronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dancer takes a shot to the head.
Bronk swings wildly with an uppercut but Dancer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dancer being controlled against the cage.
Dancer scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dancer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dancer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Bronk is rocked!
Dancer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bronk! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lesley Dancer!
After winning the bout, Lesley Dancer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Rodgers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Bob has Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bob tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Bob avoids the body shot from Rodgers .
Rodgers scoring well with a low kick there.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodgers sprawls well. Rodgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Bob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Bob wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is defending well.
Rodgers is trying to maintain the position but Bob is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodgers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bob's back!
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodgers . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bob trying to control the hands but Rodgers won't let him.
Rodgers controlling well, preventing Bob from escaping the position.
Rodgers lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Rodgers keeps control of the position as Bob tries to break free.
Bob is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rodgers off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bob is still trying to improve position.
Rodgers has Bob flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rodgers wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Bob can't escape the position.
Bob looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodgers .
The referee is taking a good look at Bob as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rodgers ! #T3#
Rodgers loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bob hold on?
Will Rodgers go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rodgers scores with punches to the body.
Rodgers softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Rodgers slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rodgers wants to control but Bob is keeping busy.
Rodgers lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here. #T4#
Rodgers is not going to allow Bob to sit and survive in this position.
Bob covers up after that shot from Rodgers .
Rodgers scores with punches to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rodgers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bob tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers tries to score with a low kick but Bob moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Rodgers .
Bob is looking for the big counter here.
Bob lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodgers backs up against the cage.
Scooter Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob tries to work over Rodgers 's front leg with a kick but Rodgers checks it.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Bob checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Bob gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodgers lands a left hand.
Rodgers lands a right hand. #BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch.
Bob fails to land the takedown.
Rodgers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodgers thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Bob keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Rodgers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keith Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scooter Bob.
Rodgers is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Rodgers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodgers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Rodgers catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Rodgers . #T2#
Rodgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rodgers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bob has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Rodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bob but Bob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodgers defends it nicely.
Bob checks a low kick from Rodgers .
Rodgers connects with the punch.
Bob takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodgers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Bob tries a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Bob throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bob changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bob drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Rodgers .
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Rodgers throws a body kick that misses.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bob throws a counter combo.
Bob blocks a low kick nicely.
Bob is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodgers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Bob connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodgers 's hands.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Bob changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodgers is fending him off so far but Bob persists. Nope, Rodgers circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers jabs at Bob's body.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodgers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bob's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodgers misses with a kick to the body.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bob shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodgers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bob somewhat.
Bob takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Bob shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rodgers is trying to defend but Bob finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Rodgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Rodgers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodgers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bob's guard. #REVR#
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers passes Bob's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Bob has hold of Rodgers 's hands but Rodgers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bob is controlling Rodgers 's trapped leg to prevent Rodgers from advancing to side control.
Rodgers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Keith Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working. #T3#
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Rodgers stalling.
Bob wants to control but Rodgers is keeping busy.
Rodgers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bob's head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodgers is trying to control. Bob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bob throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers motions for Bob to come forward. Rodgers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rodgers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodgers throws a push kick but Bob slaps the foot to one side.
Scooter Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Rodgers pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodgers 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Keith Rodgers made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: R2 W6
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Nti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
A little feinted left hand from Chapman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chapman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nti lands a really nice looking cross but Chapman seems unphased.
Chapman walks into a straight right hand from Nti.
A combination from Chapman does no damage.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Nti moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Nti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akwasi Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman misses with a hook to the body
and Nti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chapman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nti.
Chapman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Chapman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chapman loads up on a big right hand but Nti slips the punch.
Nti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Chapman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chapman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nti's hands.
Chapman catches Nti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chapman throws a series of punches but Nti moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Chapman.
Nti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Nti avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Nti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chapman misses with a shot to the body
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chapman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nti circles away quickly and effectively.
Nti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chapman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nti momentarily. #T2#
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
Nti avoids the body shot from Chapman.
Chapman ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Good standup being displayed there by Chapman as he connects with a hook.
Chapman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Nti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chapman scores with a jab. Nti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nti thuds his right hand into Chapman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chapman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nti circles away quickly and effectively.
Nti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti throws a poor cross that misses
and Chapman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chapman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nti.
Nti throws out a counter right but Chapman avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Good shot there by Chapman.
Chapman cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Nti tests Chapman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chapman slips a jab from Nti.
Chapman is looking to counter punch.
Nti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Nti lands a right hook to the body.
Chapman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nti in his tracks.
Chapman lands a nice shot to the body.
Chapman lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nti.
Nti just misses with a punch to the body.
Nti with a hook.#T4#
Nti misses with a body shot
and Chapman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chapman connects with a looping right hand.
Nti moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
Chapman is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Nti misses.
Nti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman lands a jab.
Nti walks into a jab.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Chapman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chapman throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti lands a nice shot that snaps Chapman's head back.
Nti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Chapman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nti misses with a hook. Chapman ducked under it nicely.
Nti misses with a left hand
and Nti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Chapman.
Nti cracks Chapman with an open hand slap.
Chapman misses the jab.
Chapman swings widly with a right hand
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chapman can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti throws the left hand but Chapman avoids the punch easily.
Chapman with a nice cross.
Chapman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nti blocks a jab.
Nti scores with a hook to the body. Chapman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
Nti scores with a shot to the body.
Chapman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Chapman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chapman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nti on the side of the head.
Nti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chapman.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Chapman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chapman throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti feints a jab promting Chapman to slip. Nti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chapman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
A jab lands there for Nti.
Chapman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Nti throws a big shot that misses.
Chapman throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Chapman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chapman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Nti misses
and Chapman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chapman.
Chapman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nti misses with a few strikes there.
Nti throws a jab when Chapman was well out of range.
Chapman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chapman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.
Chapman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chapman throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chapman looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
Chapman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chapman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chapman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Chapman's head but Chapman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chapman misses with a leg kick.
Chapman throws a right hand that Nti ducks under and follows up with a left that Nti also avoids with ease.
Chapman swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Chapman swings for the body but Nti moves out of range.
Nti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chapman throws a right hand that Nti ducks under and follows up with a left that Nti also avoids with ease.#T4#
Nti misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Chapman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chapman misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chapman tries to move into range but Nti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapman.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chapman avoids the body shot from Nti.
Chapman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chapman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 Kyle Chapman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chapman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.
Chapman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Nti misses.
Chapman lands a nice hook to Nti's body. Nti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chapman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Chapman lands a nice shot to the body.
Nti looks to land a left hand but Chapman moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman throws a shot from downtown. Nti moves away and avoids it.
Chapman lands a jab to the head.
Chapman avoids the body shot from Nti.
Chapman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Nti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nti staying out of range there.#T1#
Nti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chapman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nti.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
Nti tries to move into range but Chapman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chapman throws a front kick aimed at Nti's knee but Nti avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Chapman.
Chapman misses the shot to the body.
Chapman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chapman blocks a jab.
Chapman defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Nti misses with a body punch
enabling Chapman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapman.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Nti misses with a right hand
and Chapman counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nti connects with a crisp jab.
Chapman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nti can do to turn this around?
Chapman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nti doesn't seem bothered though.
Chapman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nti is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nti misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chapman.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chapman to counter with a crisp jab.
Chapman misses with a straight right.
Nti throws out a counter right but Chapman avoids it with no problem.
Chapman's corner calls for a 1-2. Chapman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chapman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chapman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chapman throws out a powerful jab.
Nti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chapman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
Chapman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chapman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chapman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chapman punishes Nti's body with a nice straight punch.
Chapman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big left from Nti misses.
Nti blocks the body kick.
Chapman misses with a wild body shot.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Chapman walks into a stiff left hand from Nti.
Chapman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nti.
Chapman jabs Nti to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Nti misses with a right hand
and Chapman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapman slips a jab from Nti.
Chapman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chapman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chapman misses with a looping left.
Chapman thuds a left hand into Nti's body.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapman.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
Chapman works over Nti's head and body with a nice combination.
Chapman misses with a lunging right hand
and Chapman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti blocks the body kick.
Nti thuds a left hand into Chapman's body.
Chapman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akwasi Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nti.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chapman 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Chapman!
A relieved looking Kyle Chapman 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: TR03: New Year, New Thief
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Gotto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thibodeaux eats them both and turns towards Gotto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD#
Thibodeaux lands a left and a right that sends Gotto crashing to the canvas! Thibodeaux dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Gotto is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Carbone Gotto has been cut.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux looking to control but Gotto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gotto is still in real trouble! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Gotto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thibodeaux wants to take Gotto's back here but Gotto is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gotto seems to have recovered his senses.
Gotto manages to control the position for a moment.
Gotto is looking to improve his position but Thibodeaux isn't that keen on the idea.
Thibodeaux wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T1#
Thibodeaux looking to control but Gotto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotto is working to get back to half guard.
Thibodeaux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #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.
Thibodeaux is really struggling to control Gotto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gotto prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Thibodeaux wants to take Gotto's back here but Gotto is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gotto is squirming around, avoiding Thibodeaux's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Gotto manages to control the position for a moment.
Thibodeaux wants to take his opponent's back but Gotto doesn't allow it.
Gotto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gotto wants to hold on but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux wants to control the pace but Gotto is squirming around nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotto is looking to improve his position but Thibodeaux isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotto reaches up and holds on to Thibodeaux to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matth Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carbone Gotto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gotto counters with a stiff right hand.
Matth Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gotto defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gotto.
Gotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Thibodeaux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotto.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Gotto.
Gotto's coach down at HB Training center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gotto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Thibodeaux lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Gotto sprawling to the canvas. Thibodeaux follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Gotto hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotto tries to get to full guard but Thibodeaux has control of the leg.
Gotto is controlling Thibodeaux's trapped leg to prevent Thibodeaux from advancing to side control.#T2#
Gotto is staying active underneath Thibodeaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gotto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gotto is not content to let Thibodeaux control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Gotto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A shot to the liver by Gotto. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gotto misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Gotto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux punishes Gotto's body with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gotto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Gotto throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gotto misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Gotto ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotto can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux lands a jab to Gotto's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotto throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Gotto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thibodeaux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matth Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carbone Gotto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Gotto right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gotto misses with a wild body shot.
Gotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gotto! Thibodeaux dives in looking to finish! Gotto is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matth Thibodeaux!

Event: R2 W5
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Ahearn moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapman tries to bum rush Ahearn with a series of wild strikes but Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Ahearn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Chapman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chapman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chapman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Chapman avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chapman. Chapman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Chapman has been cut.
Ahearn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chapman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahearn counters with a nice body shot.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chapman.
Ahearn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahearn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman tries to bum rush Ahearn with a series of wild strikes but Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Ahearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Ahearn closes the distance and clinches.
Chapman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chapman pushes Ahearn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ahearn jumps guard and drags Chapman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chapman looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Ahearn looking for subs off his back but Chapman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chapman seems content to control.#SUB#
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chapman pulls his head out easily.
Chapman is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Chapman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahearn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chapman controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Chapman is keen to just control but Ahearn is a slippery customer.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chapman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahearn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahearn is refusing to be controlled, as Chapman sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ahearn has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chapman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chapman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahearn tries to buck Chapman off but Chapman is having none of it.
Ahearn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chapman off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Ahearn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chapman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Ahearn looking for the RNC.
Chapman trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Chapman is having to fend off submission attempts from Ahearn, who is looking to sink in the choke. Ahearn doesn't have the hooks in though and Chapman manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ahearn is looking for a triangle but Chapman pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Padraig Ahearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Chapman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahearn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chapman on the side of the head.
A jab from Chapman does it's job there.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chapman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chapman misses with a right hand
and Ahearn counters with a straight right hand.
Chapman takes a swing at Ahearn's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn takes a swing at Chapman's ribcage but misses.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chapman throws a right and a left that Ahearn avoids nicely.
Ahearn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahearn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahearn, as that shot connected. #T1#
Chapman tries to move into range but Ahearn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahearn misses with a hook
and Chapman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chapman misses with a straight right.
Chapman works over Ahearn's head and body with a nice combination.
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
Chapman scores with a body shot.
Chapman lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahearn throws a hook but Chapman blocks it.
Chapman lands a nice hook to Ahearn's body. Ahearn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chapman lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chapman throws out the jab.
Ahearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chapman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A big right from Ahearn misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chapman misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Ahearn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chapman to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Chapman's head but Chapman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chapman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahearn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapman counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahearn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapman.
Ahearn loads up on a big right hand but Chapman slips the punch.
Chapman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chapman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahearns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chapman.
Ahearn fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Chapman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut
and Chapman counters with a straight right hand.
Chapman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chapman misses with an uppercut.
Ahearn slips a straight right by Chapman.
Ahearn throwing a counter right hand but Chapman manages to avoid it.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahearn is just out of range.#CL#
Ahearn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahearn jumps guard but Chapman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ahearn keeps control of Chapman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Chapman won't allow it.
Chapman lands with a right to the head.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Chapman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chapman breaks from the clinch.
Ahearn feints a jab promting Chapman to slip. Ahearn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chapman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Ahearn checks a low kick from Chapman.
Chapman scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahearn.
Ahearn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chapman to score with a decent uppercut.
Chapman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahearn.
Ahearn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman throws a push kick but Ahearn slaps the foot to one side.
Chapman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chapman moves away.
Chapman throws an overhand right that lands on Ahearn's shoulder, as Ahearn tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Chapman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Chapman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahearn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chapman.
Chapman throws the left hand but Ahearn avoids the punch easily.
Chapman looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
Ahearn tries to clinch up but Chapman circles away and keeps his distance.
Chapman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Ahearn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahearn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman lands a jab to Ahearn's midsection.
Chapman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chapman duly obliges.
Chapman missing with a left hand there. Ahearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chapman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapman.
Ahearn moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Ahearn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman blocks a jab.
Chapman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chapman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chapman moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Chapman works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Chapman misses its intended target.
Ahearn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Chapman misses.
Chapman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahearn circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahearn missing with a left hand there. Chapman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Ahearn scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Ahearn has Chapman up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Chapman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chapman to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman pushes Ahearn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman pushes Ahearn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahearns head. #BC2#
Chapman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chapman throws a body punch but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ahearn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chapman scores with a nice right hand.
Chapman scores with a hook.
Chapman misses with a left hand
and Ahearn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Chapman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahearn misses with a hook.
Chapman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Chapman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman cracks Ahearn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chapman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahearn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahearn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chapman misses with a body kick.
It looked like Ahearn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chapman.
Chapman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahearn. Ahearn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chapman misses with a looping right.#T4#
Chapman scores with a nice right hand.
Chapman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahearn in his tracks. #ROC2#Ahearn is rocked!
Chapman closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ahearn out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Chapman!
Kyle Chapman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Kashi dodges the punch combination from Colon. #CL#
Kashi rushes Colon and presses him up against the cage.
Colon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Colon.
Kashi throws a head punch that misses.
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Kashi controls the action.
Kashi lands an uppercut.
Colon lands an uppercut.
Kashi lands a nice uppercut.
Colon is trying to break the clinch but Kashi has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kashi.
Kashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colon tries a body shot but Kashi blocks it.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Kashi lands with a right to the head.
Kashi works on Colon's body with a couple of short punches.
Colon blocking some punches.
Colon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colon throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kashi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon prevents a body shot from Kashi.
Kashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Colon.
Colon scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colon lands a shoulder strike.
Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colon is trying to stall.
Colon lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Colon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Colon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Kashi takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colon tries to break the clinch but Kashi is controlling the position.
Kashi lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Kashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kashi.
Kashi presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kashi presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Colon lands with a short shot to the head.
Kashi misses with the head strike.
Kashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kashi prevents a body shot from Colon.
A right handed body shot lands from Kashi.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Colon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Kashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Kashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colon misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon's coach down at Fetus MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Colon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Kashi misses with some punches.
Kashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kashi tries to throw a body punch but Colon avoids it by throwing Kashi back against the cage.
Kashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kashi lands an uppercut.
Kashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colon.
Kashi pushes Colon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Colon lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Colon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Colon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colon keeps the fight on the outside.
Colon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Colon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colon working aggressively here.
Kashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Kashi lands a body shot.
Colon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colon blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colon.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashi controls his hands.
Kashi is leaning against Colon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kashi lands a nice uppercut.
Kashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kashi tries a body shot but Colon blocks it.
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 Ka Kashi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kashi moves into the clinch.
Kashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kashi tries to throw a body punch but Colon avoids it by throwing Kashi back against the cage.
Colon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Colon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kashi.
Kashi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Nice body punch from Kashi - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colon.
Kashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colon tries to throw a body punch but Kashi avoids it by throwing Colon back against the cage.
Colon throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kashi blocks a body shot from Colon.
Kashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colon's elbow.
Colon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kashi backwards.
Kashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Colon backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kashi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colon working aggressively here.
Colon lands with a light punch inside.
Kashi misses with a body punch.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kashi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ka Kashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Colon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kashi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Colon fails to land.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colon lands an uppercut.
Kashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kashi.
Kashi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kashi fails to land.
Kashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kashi presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kashi has a couple of punches blocked by Colon.
Colon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kashi presses Colon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Kashi pushes Colon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kashi tries to throw a body punch but Colon avoids it by throwing Kashi back against the cage.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kashi fails to land.
Kashi lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kashi fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Kashi.
Kashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Kashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colon's elbow.
Kashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Colon misses with a punch to the body.
Kashi throws a head punch that misses.
Colon lands an uppercut.
Colon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashi controls his hands.
Kashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Kashi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Colon misses with a body punch.
Kashi prevents a body shot from Colon.
Colon tries to break the clinch but Kashi is controlling the position.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kashi lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kashi.
Colon misses with a body punch.
Kashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kashi lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Colon as the two fighters clinch.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kashi on the inside. #T4#
Kashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
A shot in the inside from Colon.
Kashi prevents a body shot from Colon.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colon lands with a right to the head.
Colon lands a shoulder strike.
Kashi misses with some punches.
Colon scores with a hook to the body.
Colon cracks Kashi with a nice body shot.
Colon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colon blocks a body shot from Kashi.
Kashi lands with a light punch inside.
Kashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Colon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kashi has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ka Kashi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Colon throws a combination. Kashi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Colon gets tackled into the cage by Kashi. Kashi maintains the clinch.
Colon pushes Kashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Colon - that landed with a thud.
Colon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Colon.
Kashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Colon controls his hands.
Kashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colon lands a shot to the body.
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Kashi controls the action.
Colon is looking to control Kashi's arms but Kashi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Colon has his back to the cage.
Kashi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashi misses with a body punch.
Kashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colons head.
Colon lands with a light punch inside.
Colon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kashi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Kashi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kashi fails to land.
Colon blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Colon lands with a right to the head.
Colon lands a left hand.
Kashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colon.
Colon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashi controls his hands.
Colon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kashi working aggressively here.
Kashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colon's elbow.
A short right from Colon.
Colon is looking to break free of the clinch but Kashi has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Kashi.
Kashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kashi has a couple of punches blocked by Colon.
Kashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colon blocking some punches.
Kashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Colon.
Ka Kashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Colon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kashi.
Colon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colon.
A hook to the body from Colon.
Colon misses with a punch on the inside.
DreBerto Colon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kashi misses with some punches. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Colon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kashi.
Kashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Colon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Kashi.
Colon tries to throw a body punch but Kashi avoids it by throwing Colon back against the cage.
Colon is pushing Kashi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kashi blocking some punches. #T4#
Colon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Kashi controls the action.
Colon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kashi pushes Colon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kashi blocking some punches.
Kashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colon gets through Kashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colon tries to throw a body punch but Kashi avoids it by throwing Colon back against the cage.
Colon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Colon.

And that's the end of the fight!
DreBerto Colon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kashi 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: R2 W4
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chapman finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Zaire fails with the takedown
enabling Chapman to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire is looking to clinch.
Donk. Chapman catches Zaire right on the button with a cross.
Chapman misses with a body shot.
As Chapman tries to get set, Zaire tries to push him back and clinch up but Chapman manages to avoid the attempt.
Chapman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zaire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt
and Chapman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zaire doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Chapman counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chapman tries to avoid it but Zaire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chapman to the ground. Chapman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaire shoots and misses
and Chapman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Zaire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zaire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chapman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Zaire tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Chapman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chapman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zaire. #T1#
Chapman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chapman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zaire tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chapman is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaire has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Zaire is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chapman is surviving well by controlling Zaire's body position as best he can.
Zaire content just to control the position here.
Chapman tries to hold on but Zaire pushes him away. #T2##SUB#
Zaire with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chapman tries to lock up and control but Zaire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaire has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zaire trying to control but Chapman is having none of it.
Zaire content just to control the position here.
Zaire misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Zaire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Zaire working for a submission but Chapman is keeping him at bay.
Chapman is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Zaire jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chapman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chapman and Zaire has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Zaire.#T4##SUB#
Zaire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zaire advances to mount.
Zaire thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chapman prevents Zaire from taking his back.
Zaire wants to control the pace but Chapman is squirming around nicely.
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 Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Chapman'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.#R2##TD#
Zaire feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chapman has his hands on Zaire's head, controlling the position.
Chapman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaire is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is trying to keep Zaire in close.
Zaire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Zaire passes Chapman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zaire trying to control from half guard but Chapman is working away. #SUB#
Zaire is trying to work for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Zaire uses his free foot to push down on Chapman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chapman.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chapman can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Zaire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chapman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Chapman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaire looking to ground and pound but Chapman is blocking nicely.
Chapman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zaire controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman tries to reverse the position but Zaire maintains control.#T3#
Zaire pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chapman wants to hold on but Zaire pushes him away.
Abdullah Zaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chapman is looking to escape. #SUB#
Zaire is working for a guillotine from mount but Chapman frees his head quite easily. #T4##SUB#
Zaire has control of Chapman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chapman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zaire with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chapman reaches up to try and control the position but Zaire seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chapman rolls and tries to escape and now Zaire has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaire not allowing Chapman to control his hands. #SUB#
Chapman won't enjoy being in this position. Zaire looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Chapman is tapping - it's over boys! Zaire picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Zaire!
An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 114 Washington v Babinski
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfe moves away.
Butcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolfe scores with a leg kick.
Butcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolfe lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Butcher clinches.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Wolfe.
Butcher is looking to take this one to the mat.
Butcher is looking for a takedown.
Butcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alec Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Butcher.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfe lands a glancing blow to the side of Butcher's head.#CUT#It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
A jab from Butcher misses.
Nice shot by Butcher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Wolfe misses. #T1#
Wolfe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butcher scores with a jab. Wolfe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Butcher throws a hook but Wolfe avoids it easily.
Wolfe lands with a nice combination. Butcher backs away looking to recover.
Wolfe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Butcher walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfe.
Wolfe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butcher.
Conor Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolfe misses with a left hand
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolfe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wolfe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolfe has time to react.
Wolfe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Butcher is out of range and Wolfe settles back down.
Butcher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolfe's hands.#T2#
Wolfe tries to score with a low kick but Butcher moves his leg out of the way.
Wolfe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Butcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wolfe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Butcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolfe counters with a nice uppercut.
Butcher 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.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Wolfe misses with a series of wild punches.
Butcher scores with a body shot.
Wolfe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.#TD2#
Butcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butcher is just content to waste time from the top position. Wolfe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Butcher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Butcher wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.
Wolfe pulls Butcher in close to prevent any damage.
Butcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfe is keeping the position for now.
Butcher sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butcher trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Butcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
Butcher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wolfe misses with a low kick.
Wolfe moves out of range as Butcher strikes.
Butcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolfe. Wolfe obviously looking to wear him down.
Butcher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wolfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
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 Alec Wolfe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher'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.#R2#
Wolfe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolfe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butcher. #CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolfe lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfe.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wolfe throws a punch but it's blocked by Butcher.
Wolfe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Butcher turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Butcher manages to end up in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Wolfe is looking to reverse the position.
Butcher lands some shots froms side control.
Butcher throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Butcher scores with punches from side control.
Butcher moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wolfe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Butcher.
Wolfe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Butcher perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Butcher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Butcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfe's head.
Wolfe pushes Butcher off looking to stand but Butcher dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Butcher is taking a breather. Wolfe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick lands for Wolfe.
Butcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wolfe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butcher throws out the jab.
Wolfe throws a jab when Butcher was well out of range.
Wolfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Butcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Butcher is looking for a takedown.
Butcher goes for a takedown attempt but Wolfe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolfe slips under a jab.#T3#
Butcher misses the jab.
Wolfe walks into a jab.
Wolfe connects with a jab.
Butcher misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wolfe counter with a right hand.
Butcher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolfe has time to react.
Butcher connects with a body shot that sends Wolfe's belly button to the back.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wolfe momentarily.
Butcher lands a lovely overhand right.
Butcher slips a straight right by Wolfe.#CL2#
Butcher moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolfe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Wolfe. #T4#
Wolfe tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Wolfe back against the cage.
A short left from Wolfe.
Wolfe gets underhooks to prevent Butcher's takedown attempt.
Alec Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Butcher.
Butcher is trying to drag Wolfe to the mat but Wolfe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Butcher is looking for a takedown.
Butcher looking for a takedown.
Butcher takes a shot to the head.
Wolfe has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolfe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfe fails to land.
Butcher goes for a takedown attempt but Wolfe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Butcher.
Butcher tries to clinch but Wolfe is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor Butcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Butcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfe sets himself, and Butcher steps forward looking for the clinch! Wolfe avoids it this time.#CL2#
Butcher gets a clinch.
Wolfe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wolfe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfe lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolfe tries to work over Butcher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolfe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfe stalling in the clinch but Butcher improves position. #TD2#
Butcher is trying to trip Wolfe. He has hold of a leg but Wolfe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Butcher persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Butcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Butcher won't allow Wolfe to get back to his feet.
Butcher passes into half guard. #ES#
Wolfe pushes Butcher off and gets back to his feet.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfe missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher scores with a hook to the body. Wolfe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfe.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butcher misses with a jab to the body
and Wolfe counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolfe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butcher misses with a hook to the body
and Wolfe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nice body punch from Butcher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher tries to clinch but Wolfe is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfe. That snapped Butcher's head back.
Butcher lands with a good body shot.
Wolfe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Butcher misses.
A lazy left from Wolfe finds it's target.
Wolfe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Butcher moves out of range as Wolfe strikes.
Butcher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alec Wolfe is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher lands a right hook to the body.
Butcher is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Wolfe does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Butcher instigates a clinch. #T3#
Butcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolfe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alec Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Butcher.
Butcher cracks Wolfe with an open hand slap.
Butcher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wolfe avoids the body shot from Butcher.
A big left from Wolfe misses.
Wolfe moves out of range of the strikes.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Wolfe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Butcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolfe throws a big counter combination but Butcher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wolfe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolfe thuds a left hand into Butcher's body.
Wolfe drops his hands momentarily and Butcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Butcher cracks Wolfe with an open hand slap.#T4#
Butcher staying out of range there.
Wolfe clobbers Butcher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolfe.#CL2#
Butcher gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfe fails to land.
Butcher wants a takedown.
Butcher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolfe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wolfe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolfe lands with a left to the head.
Butcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wolfe working aggressively here.
Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alec Wolfe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolfe struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.

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 Alec Wolfe.
I think Wolfe 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Gianni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gianni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Gianni slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gianni.
Gianni sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gianni connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gianni connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gianni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Gianni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Gianni. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Gianni connects with a body shot.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Gianni lands a right hook to the body.
Gianni lands a body shot.
BAM! Gianni delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jones like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Banito Gianni!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
McCheeks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bronk counters with a nice uppercut.
McCheeks looks for a takedown but Bronk sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronk misses its target.
McCheeks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bronk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bronk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCheeks throws a right hand that Bronk ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronk also avoids with ease.
A low kick from McCheeks is predictable there
enabling Bronk to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Clappe McCheeks has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCheeks misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronk counters with a big right hand! Oh McCheeks is in trouble here! Bronk follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detlef Bronk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Gotto throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Gotto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost lands a body shot.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotto moves away.
Gotto misses the jab.
Frost throws the left hand but Gotto avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Gotto.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gotto at a distance.
Frost works the jab nicely.
Frost swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Gotto counters with a crisp one two that drops Frost! Gotto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Frost to his feet! Frost is in big trouble!#ROC2#Frost is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost misses with a hook to the body
and Gotto counters with a crisp right that sends Frost to the canvas! Gotto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carbone Gotto!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 103
Date: Dec 17, 2021

#R1#
Bautista takes a swing at Bloode's ribcage but misses.
Bautista throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Bloode misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Bloode lands but Bautista takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
Bloode on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bautista. Bautista obviously looking to wear him down.
Bautista takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bautista scores with a nice head shot.
Bautista fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bautista looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Bautista.
Bautista ducks under a wild hook from Bloode.#T1#
Good leg kick by Bautista.
Bautista moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bautista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bloode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bloode takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bautista throws a body punch but Bloode moves out of range.
Bautista backing away here, and Bloode unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bloode moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
Bloode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Bautista seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bloode loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
Bloode misses with a body kick.
A big right from Bloode misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bautista misses the target.
Bloode connects with a single shot there.
Bautista lands with a right hand. #T2#
Bloode cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bautista. That snapped Bloode's head back.
Bautista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bloode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bautista takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bloode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bautista feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bautista.
Bloode moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bloode swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista throws a leg kick
and Bloode counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Bautista checks a leg kick nicely.
Bautista is looking to counter punch.
Bautista tries to bum rush Bloode with a series of wild strikes but Bloode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Bautista.
Both fighters circling a little - Bloode finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloode checks a leg kick.
Bloode swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bautista throws a low kick but Bloode moves out of range easily.
Bloode now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bloode wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bautista lands a head shot.
Bautista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloode moves forwards but Bautista connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bautista swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bloode.#T4#
Bloode attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bautista feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bloode catches Bautista with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bautista is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bautista throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Bautista connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bloode throws a chopping leg kick but Bautista manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bautista moves out of range as Bloode throws a body kick.
Bloode just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bautista defending well as Bloode loads up on a big left hand.
Bloode is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bautista rather than just go for the knockout.
Bautista throws a one two combo.
Bloode avoids the body shot from Bautista.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Drax Bautista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drax Bautista'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.#R2#
Bautista feints and then cracks Bloode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bloode down.
Bautista throws a leg kick but Bloode sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bloode tests Bautista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bautista misses with a combination
and Bloode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloode takes one to the chin there.
Bautista cracks Bloode with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloode scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bloode throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bautista throws an off balance right hand
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloode jabs at Bautista's body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bloode in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Bautista lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloode doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloode. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Bautista, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bautista misses with a hook. Bloode ducked under it nicely.
Bloode's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bautista connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bloode scrambles back to his feet.
Bloode tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bloode moves out of range as Bautista strikes.
Bloode checks a leg kick.
Bloode throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
Bautista throws a jab when Bloode was well out of range.#KD#
Bautista lands a left and a right that send Bloode crashing to the mat, dazed. Bautista thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bloode is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bloode ducks into an uppercut from Bautista and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drax Bautista!
After the fight, Drax Bautista 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: ENIGMA 63
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1#
Lew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lew throws the left hand but Fisher avoids the punch easily.
Fisher swings widly with a right hand
and Lew counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've been told by Fisher's head coaches at Black Swans that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lew doesn't manage to clinch there - Fisher circles away.
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lew.
Lew throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lew 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.
Lew throws a poor cross that misses
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Lew.
Lew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Lew moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Fisher misses.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Lew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fisher misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Lew throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
Lew with a nice calf kick.
Lew feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fishers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Julius Lew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Lew as he connects with a hook.
Lew tries to land a front kick but Fisher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lew throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Lew is out of range.
Fisher misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lew counter with a right hand.
Lew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fisher tests Lew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher moves out of range as Lew throws a body kick. #T2#
Fisher throws a hook but Lew avoids it easily.
Lew throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
Fisher blocks the body kick.
Fisher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lew.
Fisher moves forwards but Lew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lew.
Lew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lew misses with an uppercut
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand.
Lew lands with a straight right. Fisher didn't see that one coming.
Fisher misses with a shot to the body
and Lew counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisher swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Lew moves into the clinch.
Lew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Lew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lew prevents Fisher from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Fisher tries to circle away but Lew has him pinned against the cage.
Fisher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lew looking to throw knees to the head but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Fisher avoiding damage as Lew throws knees to the body.
Lew throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Lew misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fisher.
Fisher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fisher slips a straight right by Lew.
Lew lands a head shot.#T4#
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Lew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Lew.
Lew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Fisher misses the target.
Lew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Fisher misses with a looping left.
Fisher throws a hook but Lew blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fisher is out of range.
Lew tries to land a body kick
and Fisher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lew throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
Fisher is looking to counter punch.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Lew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fisher is out of range.
Lew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Lew dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crunch! Lew slams his shin into Fisher's torso.
Crunch! Lew slams his shin into Fisher's torso.
Lew lands a nice shot that snaps Fisher's head back.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Lew uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Lew closes the distance and clinches.
Lew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Lew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lew swings wildly with an uppercut but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lew lands a big knee to the head and Fisher goes down! Lew pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Lew!
A victorious Julius Lew thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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