Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Redcola throws the left hand but Myson avoids the punch easily.
Myson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redcola has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Redcola. Beautiful body shot.
Myson slips under a jab from Redcola.
Redcola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redcola misses with a jab to the body
and Myson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Barry Redcola has been cut.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
Myson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myson throws the left hand but Redcola avoids the punch easily.
Redcola is looking to wear down Myson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Redcola misses with an uppercut.
Myson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcola.#T1#
Redcola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myson.
Redcola misses with the combination.
Myson fails to land with a series of punches.
Myson throws a big shot that misses.
Redcola swings widly with a right hand
and Myson counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Myson to counter with a crisp jab.
Myson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myson drops his hands momentarily and Redcola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcola throws a hook but Myson avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myson! But no joy.
Myson throws a lazy right hand but Redcola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myson.
Myson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
A combination from Myson does no damage.
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!
Redcola blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Redcola.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Myson.
Redcola misses with a few strikes there.
Redcola misses with an uppercut. Myson saw that one coming.
Myson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Myson misses.
Redcola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcola lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Redcola clinches up with Myson and pushes him back against the cage.
Myson wants to get back to striking at distance but Redcola won't allow it.
Myson blocks an uppercut.
Redcola misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Redcola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myson's elbow.
Redcola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right from Redcola on the inside.
Redcola is working Myson over against the cage.
Redcola tries to work over Myson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myson is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcola has double underhooks.
Redcola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action. #BC2#
Myson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Redcola forces Myson back against the cage and clinches.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myson tries to break the clinch but Redcola is controlling the position.
Myson is trying to force a seperation but Redcola has the dominant position.#BC2#
Myson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Myson swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcola.
Redcola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redcola throws a sloppy body shot
and Myson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola scores with a jab. Myson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myson ducks under a wild hook from Redcola.
Redcola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.#CL#
Redcola instigates a clinch.
Redcola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myson's elbow. #BC#
Redcola breaks from the clinch.
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 Barry Redcola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Redcola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcola throws a right and a left that Myson avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Myson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Myson.
Redcola with a jab.
Redcola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Myson misses with a looping left.
Barry Redcola is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcola throws a series of punches but Myson moves out of range.
Redcola takes a swing at Myson's ribcage but misses.
Redcola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola is looking to clinch but Myson is avoiding it.
Myson lands with a cross. #CL#
Redcola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcola effectively controlling the action here.
Redcola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myson's efforts to push away.#T1#
Redcola struggles to land a body shot inside as Myson controls his hands.
Redcola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redcola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcola. #BC#
Redcola breaks the clinch.
Redcola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myson! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Redcola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcola connects with a single shot there.
Redcola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redcola swings for the body but Myson moves out of range. #T2#
Redcola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redcola throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Myson counters with a left and a right that hurts Redcola! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Myson jumps into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myson fails to advance to Redcola's back.
Redcola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Myson controlling the pace for now.
Redcola is controlling an arm, preventing Myson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redcola is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myson prevents Redcola from getting the reversal.#T3##SUB2#
Myson wants to finish this one by submission but Redcola is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Myson.
Myson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redcola is looking to escape.
Redcola is trying to escape the mount.
Redcola really wants to buck Myson off and get back to his feet.
Redcola tries to hold on but Myson pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Myson content just to control the position here.
Redcola really wants to buck Myson off and get back to his feet.
Redcola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redcola is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Redcola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redcola tries to get out of the position.
Redcola wants to control but Myson 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 Tike Myson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barry Redcola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Redcola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Myson throws a shot to the body.
Myson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Redcola moves into the clinch.
Myson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Myson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myson misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Myson.
Myson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcola in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola misses with a body shot.
As Redcola backs off Myson throws a huge counter combo but Redcola manages to avoid it all.
Myson walks into a left hand.
Myson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Redcola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Myson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Myson lands a nice looking body shot.
Myson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myson avoids the body shot from Redcola.
Myson looks to land a combination but Redcola avoids it well.
Redcola is looking to counter punch.
Myson misses with a double jab.
Redcola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Myson.
Redcola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myson's head backwards.
Redcola scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Redcola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcola tries a body shot but Myson blocks it.
Myson has a couple of punches blocked by Redcola.
Redcola pushes Myson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcola swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action.
Myson is trying to break the clinch but Redcola has him pressed against the cage.
Redcola prevents Myson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Myson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redcola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcola lands a body shot.
Redcola connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.#CL#
Redcola rushes Myson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcola.
Redcola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myson blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Redcola misses with a punch to the body.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myson wants to get back to striking at distance but Redcola won't allow it.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action.
Redcola looking to stall.
Barry Redcola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcola tries to work over Myson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myson.
Redcola goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Redcola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myson just misses with a punch to the body.
Myson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Redcola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myson throws an overhand right that lands on Redcola's shoulder, as Redcola tries to avoid the shot.
Myson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcola.
Redcola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myson.
Myson keeps the fight on the outside.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myson was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.
Myson throws out a counter right but Redcola avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Myson throws a leg kick
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Myson dodges the punch combination from Redcola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Redcola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redcola 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Redcola!

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

#R1#
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
It looked like Le Delma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Le Delma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benoit.
Benoit tries a head kick but it misses.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Delma manages to avoid it.
Benoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Delma. That snapped Benoit's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Benoit. #T1#
Benoit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Delma counters with a one-two to the body.
Le Delma pushes Benoit away with a front kick.
Benoit throws a body punch but Le Delma moves out of range.
Benoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Benoit moves out of range as Le Delma throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Le Delma. Benoit shrugs it off though.
Le Delma 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.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Delma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
A low kick from Benoit is predictable there
and Le Delma counters with a one-two to the body.
Benoit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Delma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Benoit misses
and Le Delma counters with a body kick.
Benoit throws a shot to the body.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Benoit moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
Le Delma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Le Delma misses with a head kick. #T3#
Benoit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benoit throws a big shot that misses.
Le Delma fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benoit just manages to avoid it.
Le Delma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Delma backing away here, and Benoit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Le Delma checks a low kick from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a combination
and Le Delma counters with a big head kick but Benoit shrugs it off.
A low kick from Benoit misses
and Le Delma counters with a series of strikes. Benoit will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Benoit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Delma momentarily.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses
and Benoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Delma misses with the body kick
and Benoit counters with a straight right hand.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Le Delma saw that one coming.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Le Delma looks to land a body kick but Benoit moved away.
Benoit throws a sloppy head kick and Le Delma moves out of range easily.
Le Delma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christ Benoit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Benoit misses the target.
Le Delma thinks about countering with a head kick.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
As Benoit looks to move away, Le Delma throws a big counter combo but Benoit just gets out of the way.
Christ Benoit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Delma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Delma is looking for a counter combo.
Benoit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Delma.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Le Delma lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit throws a series of punches but Le Delma moves out of range.
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Le Delma is out of range.
It appears Le Delma was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Le Delma misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benoit.
Benoit throws an overhand right that lands on Le Delma's shoulder, as Le Delma tries to avoid the shot.
Le Delma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Delma ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a two punch combination.
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Le Delma's head but Le Delma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Delma appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Benoit misses
and Le Delma counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Benoit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Benoit duly obliges.
Benoit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Le Delma's hands.
Le Delma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
As Benoit looks to move away, Le Delma throws a big counter combo but Benoit just gets out of the way.
Le Delma avoids the head kick by Benoit.
Le Delma lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Christ Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Delma throws a good cross that connects.
Le Delma misses with a leg kick
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Le Delma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benoit.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Delma was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
Le Delma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Benoit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le Delma's head.
Benoit misses with a straight right.
Le Delma takes one on the button.
Le Delma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benoit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A head kick misses from Benoit.
Benoit misses the jab.
Benoit misses with a left hand
and Le Delma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Benoit really felt that one!
Le Delma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benoit scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Le Delma misses.
Benoit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christ Benoit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a looping right.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Delma slips a straight right by Benoit.
Benoit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLe Delma.
Benoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Delma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benoit.
Le Delma tries a head kick but it misses.
As Le Delma backs off Benoit throws a huge counter combo but Le Delma manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Benoit throws a series of punches but Le Delma avoids them all with ease.
Benoit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Le Delma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Delma moves away from the strike by Benoit.
Le Delma misses with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Le Delma throws a sloppy head kick
and Benoit counters with a left to the body.
Benoit throws a low kick but Le Delma moves out of range easily. #T2#
Le Delma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Le Delma throws a head kick but Benoit moves out of range.
A big left from Benoit misses.
Le Delma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Le Delma has time to react.
Benoit misses the body punch
and Le Delma counters with a body kick.
Benoit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Delma circles away quickly and effectively.
Benoit throws a right and a left that Le Delma avoids nicely.
Benoit blocks a head kick by Le Delma. #T3#
A low kick from Le Delma misses
and Benoit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Delma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benoit. That did some damage!
Le Delma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benoit.
Le Delma misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Benoit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benoit misses with an uppercut
and Le Delma counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Le Delma misses with a straight right.
Benoit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Le Delma.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Benoit.#T4#
Benoit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benoit misses with a two punch combination.
Le Delma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit avoids the head kick by Le Delma.
Le Delma lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benoit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emanuel Le Delma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christ Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benoit 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christ Benoit!
A very excited looking Christ Benoit 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: BANZAI BONANZA 1
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Micic moves out of range of the leg kick from Ming.
Ming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Micic moves into the clinch.
Micic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ming has had enough of the clinch but Micic keeps him there for the moment.
Micic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Micic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ming's efforts to push away.
Micic misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Micic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Micic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ming backwards.
A shot in the inside from Micic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Micic.
Micic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ming looks winded!#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Micic.
A shot in the inside from Micic.
Ming's coach down at Sydney Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ming's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Micic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ming backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Micic.
Ming is trying to break free.
Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Micic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Micic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ming blocks a body shot from Micic.
Micic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ming backwards.
Micic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Micic as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Micic. #T2#
Micic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Micic pushes Ming against the cage. Micic is working some dirty boxing. Micic pushes off with a quick right hook! Ming goes down! Ming tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Micic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevan Micic!

Event: CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Face throws a shot to the body.
Face bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fedetenko's head backwards.
Face throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedetenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Fedetenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Face doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face misses with a left hand #KD#
and Fedetenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Face toppling to the canvas! Face scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fedetenko finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Face misses with a few strikes there.
Fedetenko tries to counter by clinching up but Face breaks away and moves out of range.
Fedetenko lands a nice hook to Face's body. Face takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Face throws a hook but Fedetenko avoids it easily.
Face 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.
Face falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Fedetenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Fedetenko has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedetenko.
Face throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fedetenko blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Fedetenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fedetenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fedetenko lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Face has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fedetenko lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Face has had enough of the clinch but Fedetenko keeps him there for the moment.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fedetenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Face backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedetenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fedetenko has Face pressed against the cage, preventing Face from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedetenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fedetenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Face.
Face looks winded!
Face is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedetenko has double underhooks.
Fedetenko lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko landing knees to the body.
Face is trying to push Fedetenko away but Fedetenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Face tries to break the clinch but Fedetenko is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko connects with a knee to the head.
Fedetenko lands with a right to the head.
Fedetenko lands a left hand.
Fedetenko lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
Fedetenko drops Face with a big knee straight up the middle! Face is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Face is rocked!
Fedetenko fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Face out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Vladamir Fedetenko is the new super heavyweight champion!
Vladamir Fedetenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hermanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermanos.
Alaska misses with a shot to the body
and Hermanos counters with a three punch combo that has Alaska backing up. Alaska nods at Hermanos to acknowledge the strikes.
Alaska 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.
Hermanos lunges at Alaska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alaska's hand.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermanos misses with a wild body shot.
Hermanos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alaska throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos misses the jab.
Alaska throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Alaska swings for the body but Hermanos moves out of range.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Hermanos lands a nice shot that snaps Alaska's head back.
Alaska misses with an uppercut
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaska misses the target.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Alaska misses the body punch
enabling Hermanos to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hermanos.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A quick step to the side and Hermanos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermanos defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hermanos throws a right hand that misses
and Alaska counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alaska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Hermanos's body. Hermanos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Hermanos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alaska works Hermanos's body with a nice hook.
Alaska jabs Hermanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hermanos staying out of range there.
Alaska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Hermanos tried to counter with a leg kick but Alaska avoided it.
Alaska jabs Hermanos right on the nose. Hermanos blinks but takes it well.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Alaska lands with a nice body punch.
Hermanos throws a chopping leg kick but Alaska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Hermanos thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alaska throws an off balance right hand
and Hermanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alaska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermanos rather than just go for the knockout.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hermanos has time to react.
Hermanos slips a jab from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermanos.
Hermanos lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos throws a low kick, looking for Alaska's leg but Alaska calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaska.
Alaska connects with a body shot.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hermanos counters with a left and a right that stings Alaska.
Alaska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Alaska counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hermanos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermanos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaska.
Hermanos thuds his right hand into Alaska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hermanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Alaska.
Nice straight punches there by Alaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaska.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Alaska swings for the body but Hermanos moves out of range.
Hermanos throws a big counter combination but Alaska scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Richie Alaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Hermanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska. #T1#
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermanos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Alaska counter with a right hand.
Alaska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermanos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska misses with a looping left.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Alaska throws a body punch but Hermanos moves out of range.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Hermanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Hermanos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Alaska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Hermanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermanos as he connects with a hook.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermanos doesn't seem bothered though.
Hermanos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alaska misses with a jab to the body
letting Hermanos counter with a right hand.
Alaska cracks Hermanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermanos is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Alaska swings widly with a right hand
and Hermanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Alaska is rocked!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermanos smiles and moves away.
Hermanos lands a jab-cross combination.
Alaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermanos finish him?
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Hermanos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alaska seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Alaska misses.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska digs a good body shot into Hermanos's ribs.#T4#
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Hermanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermanos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alaska back to the cage. Hermanos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermanos throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Hermanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermanos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alaskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alaska scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richie Alaska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hermanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Alaska scores with a hook to the body. Hermanos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Hermanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hermanos! Alaska is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollos Hermanos!

Event: UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Chongching scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Ernst Stavro Blofeld has been cut.
A jab from Chongching misses.
Blofeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blofeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chongching. #CL#
Blofeld drives through and clinches with Chongching against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chongching blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chongching tries to circle away but Blofeld has him pinned against the cage.
Chongching blocking some punches.
Chongching blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Blofeld manages to break the clinch.
Chongching looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blofeld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chongching throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blofeld fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chongching just manages to avoid it.
Chongching misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Chongching slips a jab and a cross from Blofeld.
A head kick misses from Chongching.
Blofeld is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blofeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Chongching misses its intended target.
Blofeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chongching.
Chongching fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blofeld appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chongching lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chongching misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blofeld takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Chongching connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blofeld momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Chongching. Those never looked like landing.
Blofeld looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chongching throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blofeld.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chongching rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blofeld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chongching ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chongching throws a fast counter high kick but Blofeld manages to duck under it in time.
Chongching cracks a nice hook into Blofeld's ribs.
Chongching lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blofeld circles away quickly and effectively.
Chongching moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Chongching lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blofeld at a distance.
Chongching throws a right hand that misses
and Blofeld counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blofeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chongching.
Blofeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chongching lands a head shot.
Chongching cracks Blofeld with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Blofeld falls to his knees and Chongching doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ching Chong Chongching!

Event: UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Buakaw saw that one coming.
Buakaw takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley throws a jab when Buakaw was well out of range.
Buakaw throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Buakaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buakaw misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Barkley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buakaw lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buakaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barkley takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Buakaw jabs Barkley right on the nose. Barkley blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Buakaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Nice defenses there by Buakaw.
Barkley connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Buakaw lands a really nice looking cross but Barkley seems unphased.
Buakaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buakaw under the eye.
Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buakaw misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Barkley cracks Buakaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Buakaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barkley finish him? #ROC2#Buakaw is rocked!
Buakaw takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Buakaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Buakaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buakaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barkley counters with a body kick that stops Buakaw in his tracks momentarily.
Buakaw is breathing heavily.#T2#
Barkley shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Buakaw takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Barkley sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Buakaw bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Barkley!
A relieved looking Charles Barkley 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: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Anito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick and Anito moves out of range easily.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Swagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swagger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anito.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anito.
Swagger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swagger.
Swagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anito connects with a body shot.
Anito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anito throws a hook but Swagger avoids it easily.
Anito throws a head kick that misses
and Swagger counters with a left and a right that stings Anito.
Swagger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger fakes the leg kick and cracks Anito in the body.
Anito looks to land a right hand but Swagger moved out of range.#T1#
Swagger throws a body shot but no joy.
Anito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anito swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Swagger both land. Nice combination.
Anito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swagger lands a brutal head kick. Anito looks out on his feet and Swagger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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

#R1#
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tae.
Tae needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Tae connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tae swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tae checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Tae works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Tae's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Tae takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Tae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tae with a jab.
Tae lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux checks a leg kick.#T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tae doesn't seem bothered though.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Tae.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tae. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Final Mile that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Tae moves into the clinch successfully.
Tae is trying to stall.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Tae.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Tae.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Tae tries to tie him up.
Thibodeaux stalling against the cage.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
Tae misses with some punches.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux stalling in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thibodeaux throws a solid leg kick but Tae takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thibodeaux.#T3#
Jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Tae wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Tae.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Tae is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tae fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Tae sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Tae.
Tae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tae throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Nice shot by Tae.#CL2#
Tae has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux can't find room to land a body shot as Tae controls the action.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tae lands with a light punch inside.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Tae scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux leaning against his opponent.
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux cracks Tae with a good jab.
Tae walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Tae rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tae loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Tae throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thibodeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Tae sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.#CL2#
Tae clinches up with Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tae blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Tae blocks it. #T1#
Tae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Tae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tae lands a shoulder strike.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Tae throws knees to the body.
Mabahong Tae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Come on Thibodeaux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Thibodeaux. #CUT#It looks like Mabahong Tae has been cut.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Tae. Tae maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Tae backwards. #T2##BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tae scrambles back to his feet.
Tae misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux. That's going to slow Tae down.
Thibodeaux tests Tae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Tae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tae throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Tae manages to avoid it.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Tae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Tae, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Tae.
Thibodeaux jabs Tae to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tae ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tae wants to slow Thibodeaux down by chopping away at his legs.
Tae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Tae was well out of range.
Tae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Tae listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Tae throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Tae drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
Tae tries to clinch up.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tae misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Tae lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Tae slips the punch.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tae is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
It looked like Thibodeaux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Tae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tae misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux with the inside leg kick.
Tae looks to land a combination. Thibodeaux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Tae is out of range.
Tae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thibodeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

August Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mabahong Tae's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tae misses with a double jab
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tae. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mabahong Tae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tae staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tae steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Tae needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
Tae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Tae sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Tae lands a jab-cross combination.
Tae 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.
Tae feints a jab promting Thibodeaux to slip. Tae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thibodeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!#T1#
Tae cracks a nice hook into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Tae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tae misses with a wild combination.
Tae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Sloppy strikes from Tae. Those never looked like landing.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tae misses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tae cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
A combination from Thibodeaux does no damage. #CL2#
Tae moves into the clinch successfully.
Tae tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Tae wants to clinch but Thibodeaux slips to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tae moves out of range as Thibodeaux strikes.
Tae cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tae tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Tae moves out of range. #T3#
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Tae takes it in his stride.
Tae throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Tae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tae.
Thibodeaux thuds his right hand into Tae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Tae off the cage and back into range.
Thibodeaux sizes up Tae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Tae is rocked!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Tae is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Tae wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tae seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Tae blocks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Tae staying out of range there.#T4#
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Tae misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tae is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Tae throws a body kick that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Tae clinches.
A shot in the inside from Tae.
Tae working aggressively here. #BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Tae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tae steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thibodeaux.
Tae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tae can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Tae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tae blocks a leg kick.
Tae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mabahong Tae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

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 August Thibodeaux.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux!

Event: UCF 23: Adunga Jr v Roth
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Chi takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Chi cracks Christ with a good jab.
Christ swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Chi's head coaches at THUD! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chi throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ avoids the body shot from Chi.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Chi looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Chi misses the target.
Christ misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chi throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Chi lands the left hand.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target. #T1#
Christ looks to land a combination but Chi avoids it well.
Chi misses with a body shot.
Christ 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.
Chi misses the shot to the body.
Christ throws a lazy body kick
and Chi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Christ throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chi throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a thumping low kick.
Chi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Chi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chi cracks Christ with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Christ tries to get set, Chi tries to push him back and clinch up but Christ manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chi.
Christ lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Christ throws a push kick but Chi slaps the foot to one side.
Chi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christ momentarily.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Chi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chi misses with a straight right.
A combination from Christ does no damage.
Chi moves forwards but Christ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ blocks a jab.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chi throws a one two combo.
Chi throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Christ slips under a jab.
Chi throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ feints and then cracks Chi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chi down.
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Chi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christ.
A shot to the liver by Christ. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Chi takes the fight into the clinch.
Christ blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Chi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chi wants to clinch.
As Chi backs off Christ throws a huge counter combo but Chi manages to avoid it all.
Chi swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ throws a front kick aimed at Chi's knee but Chi avoids it well. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Christ.
A combination from Chi does no damage.
Christ takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Chi is just out of range.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Chi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chi looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Chi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Chi.
Chi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christ.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chi throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chi tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesus Christ will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ throws a sloppy head kick and Chi moves out of range easily.
Chi is looking to counter punch.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jesus Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chi misses the shot to the body.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
Chi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ looks to land a body kick but Chi moved away.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Chi should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Christ drops Chi with a left and a right! Oh, Chi is hurt - Christ dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Chi is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Colonel Chi has been cut.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Christ stands up and beckons Chi to his feet.
Oh Chi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ is looking to chop away at Chi's legs.
Chi seems to have got his legs back now.
Christ looks for the body kick but Chi saw that one coming.
Christ throws a solid leg kick but Chi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christ.
Chi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Chi is out of range.
Christ lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Chi.
Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chi tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jesus Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Chi moved out of range nicely.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ throws a leg kick but Chi moved away.
A swing and a miss from Christ.#CL#
Chi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chi misses with some punches.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks. #T2#
Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Chi fails to land.
Chi misses with some punches.
Christ wants to break free but Chi has control.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Christ can turn it around.
Chi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Chi tries to clinch but Christ is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Chi's shoulder, as Chi tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A head kick misses from Christ.
Christ moves away from the strike by Chi.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chi counters with a nice body shot.
Chi thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Christ misses.
Chi looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Chi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chi's corner calls for a 1-2. Chi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Christ tries to keep at a distance but Chi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christ's efforts to push away.
Chi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chi tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Christ delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Christ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Colonel Chi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Christ looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chi throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.
Christ jabs Chi right on the nose. Chi blinks but takes it well.
Chi defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Christ throws a low kick but Chi avoids it.
Chi misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Chi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christ, pushing him back against the cage.
Christ is trying to break free.
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Chi misses with some punches.
Chi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Christ lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Chi tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christ is trying to break free.#T1#
Christ working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christ throws a leg kick
and Chi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Chi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Christ as he connects with a hook.
Chi misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ throws a nice looking combination but Chi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ avoids the body shot from Chi.
Christ feints a counter leg kick.
Chi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Chi.
Christ scores with a jab. Chi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chi, as that shot connected.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chi circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Christ.
Chi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chi on the side of the head.
Chi looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ lands a lovely overhand right.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Chi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chi cracks Christ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christ avoids the body shot from Chi.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christ keeps the fight on the outside.
Christ looks for the body kick but Chi saw that one coming.
Chi throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.
Colonel Chi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Christ is looking to slow Chi down with leg kicks.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Chi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ slips under a jab.
Chi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chi.
Nice defenses there by Chi.
Chi cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
Christ lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chi misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Christ.
Christ moves away from the strike by Chi.
Chi loses concentration momentarily and Christ pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Chi crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Christ finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Christ!

Event: UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Chapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmberg.
Holmberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chapo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
Holmberg swinging wildly here.
Chapo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Holmberg fails with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holmberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chapo did well to prevent Holmberg getting side control.
Holmberg is trying to control. Chapo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holmberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chapo wants to get back to full guard.
Chapo is trying to stand up here but Holmberg is controlling him well.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Holmberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chapo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmberg working Chapo over with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Chapo taking some punishment here, with Holmberg in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holmberg in particular looking to stall.
Holmberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holmberg is thwarting Chapo's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Holmberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holmberg controlling the action here.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet.
Holmberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chapo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holmberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Holmberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Holmberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmberg is controlling the pace.
Holmberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Chapo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Holmberg needs to keep his hands up - Chapo had a free shot at his head there.
Holmberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
A head kick misses from Chapo.
Chapo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holmberg dips to his left and cracks Chapo with an uppercut!
Holmberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapo.
Holmberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Chapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 EL Chapo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chapo throws a hook but Holmberg blocks it.
Holmberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holmberg misses with a double jab.
Chapo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Chapo gets caught flat footed, as Holmberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Chapo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chapo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chapo has Holmberg pressed against the cage, preventing Holmberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
EL Chapo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holmberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapo, which made it look bad.
Chapo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmberg fails with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Holmberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Chapo sprawls well. He's pushed Holmberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chapo is looking for a counter combo.
EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg.
Chapo throws an overhand right that lands on Holmberg's shoulder, as Holmberg tries to avoid the shot.
Holmberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chapo throws a right hand that Holmberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmberg also avoids with ease.
And Holmberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Chapo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Holmberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapo counters with a stiff right hand.
Holmberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Chapo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chapo throws a right and a left that Holmberg avoids nicely.
Holmberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapo defends it well.
EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapo staying out of range there.
Holmberg shoots in and drives through. Chapo sprawls well.
Chapo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Holmberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chapo was covering up waiting for the punch and Holmberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapo keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chapo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmberg distracts Chapo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand.
Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holmberg working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#EL Chapo's cut is getting worse.
Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Holmberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmberg is in close to Chapo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holmberg controlling from the top position.
Holmberg looking to sit in guard and control but Chapo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Holmberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

EL Chapo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chapo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chapo catches Holmberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chapo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tim Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo misses with a looping right.
Holmberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapo defends it well.
EL Chapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmberg.
Holmberg misses with an uppercut
and Chapo counters with a left to the body.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Chapo throws a head kick that Holmberg semi-blocks.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapo misses with a head kick.
Holmberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chapo.
Holmberg shoots and misses
and Holmberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Holmberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chapo to the mat! Chapo manages to get full guard.
Holmberg prevents Chapo from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Holmberg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmberg controls the pace.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chapo managing to control the position.
Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chapo.#T3#
Holmberg misses with an uppercut.
Chapo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Holmberg misses.
Holmberg avoids the head kick by Chapo.
Nice body punch from Chapo.
Holmberg darts in looking for a takedown but Chapo gets double underhooks and turns Holmberg into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Chapo as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Chapo there.
Chapo scores with a jab. Holmberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Chapo digs a good body shot into Holmberg's ribs.
Chapo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
Holmberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tim Holmberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
EL Chapo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EL Chapo!

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Zuev misses with the combination.
Zuev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zuev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
Zuev scores with a hook.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuev is just out of range.
Zuev throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zuev misses with a combination
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zuev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zuev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John avoids the body shot from Zuev.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zuev wants to clinch.
Zuev just misses with a punch to the body.
Zuev connects with a jab.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Zuev misses.
John has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zuev.
Zuev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zuev misses with a low kick.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Zuev tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuev misses with a low kick.
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!
Zuev tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
John slips a straight right by Zuev.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
John tries to keep at a distance but Zuev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zuev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but John has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
John misses with a body punch.
John tries to break free but Zuev pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zuev breaks from the clinch.
Zuev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! John had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
John takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
Zuev closes the distance but John moves to the side
and John counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Zuev throws a combination. John tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
John was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
John blocks the body kick.
Zuev misses with a combination
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
John avoids the head kick by Zuev.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws a series of punches but Zuev avoids them all with ease.
John dodges the punch combination from Zuev.
John throws a big counter combination but Zuev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
John avoids the body shot from Zuev.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Zuev does a little dance to reset his feet.
John is looking to wear down Zuev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev.
Zuev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and John counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Zuev takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zuev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
John breaks from the clinch.
John scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Zuev 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##CL2#
Zuev closes the distance and clinches. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John. #BC#
John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zuev scores with a nice strike.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuev motions for John to come forward. Zuev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zuev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John blocks a head kick by Zuev.
A head kick misses from Zuev.
John staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev misses with a body kick.
Zuev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zuev closes the distance looking to clinch
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev.
Zuev throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zuev forces John back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Zuev breaks the clinch.
Zuev lands with a right hand.
Zuev throws a combination that misses
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
Zuev is breathing heavily.
John takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range.
Zuev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Zuev looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Zuev just gets out of the way.
Zuev throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Aleksandr Zuev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Zuev, right into the meat of the thigh.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zuev moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zuev throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John misses with a body shot.
Zuev throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Zuev tries to clinch up.
John cracks Zuev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
John connects with a body shot.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Zuev thows a left - swing and a miss!
John scores with a jab. Zuev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
John takes a swing at Zuev's ribcage but misses.
Zuev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zuev throws a predictable looking body shot
and John counters with a left right combination that sends Zuev crashing to the mat - John wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Zuev out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John!
Sparring John decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Fei Hung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiramisu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fei Hung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Tiramisu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Tiramisu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fei Hung moves out of range as Tiramisu throws a body kick.
Fei Hung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fei Hung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fei Hung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fei Hung misses with a series of wild punches.
Wong Fei Hung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramisu throws a sloppy head kick and Fei Hung moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei Hung misses the target.
Tiramisu tries to clinch up but Fei Hung circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Fei Hung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fei Hung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiramisu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Hung works Tiramisu's body with a nice hook.
Tiramisu looks winded!#KD#
Fei Hung cracks Tiramisu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tiramisu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fei Hung finish him? #CUT#It looks like Steven Tiramisu has been cut.#T1#
Tiramisu switches off momentarily and Fei Hung cracks him with a monster right hand! Tiramisu topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Fei Hung dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Fei Hung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wong Fei Hung!

Event: UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Kong.
Kong misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong throws a right and a left that Redcola avoids nicely.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Kong throws a head kick but Redcola moves out of range.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Redcola blocks a jab.
Redcola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a leg kick but Redcola moved away.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kong misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong throws a lazy head kick
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong tries to bum rush Redcola with a series of wild strikes but Redcola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redcola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcola.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcola misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kong.
Redcola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kong throws a series of punches but Redcola moves out of range. #T2#
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcola to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Redcola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong misses the body punch
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcola slips a straight right by Kong.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcola throws a big shot that misses.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcola! But no joy.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Redcola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcola.
A left and a right from Kong both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Kong swings widly with a right hand
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Redcola blocks the low kick.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcola misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong misses with a hook.
Redcola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcola is just out of range.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Kong misses
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola misses with a looping left.
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 King Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Redcola throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Redcola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Kong coming out on top.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kong!
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcola checks it well.
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Redcola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Redcola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong throws a quick counter head kick but Redcola was just out of range.
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcola! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redcola dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
Redcola misses with the combination. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kong, as that shot connected.
Redcola 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.
Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcola's head.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.
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!
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Redcola takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcola misses with a left hand
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcola.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
Redcola looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.#T4#
Kong throws a head kick that misses
and Redcola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redcola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Kong.
Redcola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcola scores with a nice head shot.
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Redcola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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 King Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kong swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcola misses.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcola.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola lands a jab to the nose.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong misses with a right hand
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from Redcola.
Redcola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcola misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Redcola ducks down to avoid it.
Redcola lands a glancing blow to the side of Kong's head.#T2#
Kong misses with a left hand
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Redcola scores with a shot to the body.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcola slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Redcola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong misses with a right hand
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Kong throws a series of punches but Redcola avoids them all with ease.
Redcola throws a counter combo.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcola moves away.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Redcola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kong misses with a straight left.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Redcola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Kong swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range. #T4#
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redcola. That did some damage!
Kong lands with a cross.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcola misses the jab.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Redcola misses.
Kong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Redcola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kong throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Barry Redcola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong misses with a two punch combination.

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 King Kong.
Well Kong 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Kong!

Event: UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Bhullar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buakaw scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Bhullar throws a counter high kick but Buakaw was just alert enough to avoid it.
Buakaw blocks a head kick by Bhullar.
Buakaw unleashes a big counter combination but Bhullar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buakaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Buakaw throws a series of punches but Bhullar avoids them all with ease.
Buakaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhullar.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar moves away from the strike by Buakaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Buakaw scores with a four punch combination!
Buakaw throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bhullar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhullar prevents Buakaw from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Bhullar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bhullar tries to pass to full mount but Buakaw defends it.
Buakaw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bhullar is pressing down on Buakaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buakaw is holding on for now.
Buakaw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bhullar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bhullar's back!
Buakaw keeps control of the position as Bhullar tries to break free. #T2#
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Buakaw controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Bhullar right now.
Our spies down at at Sydney Top Team inform us that Buakaw has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bhullar trying to control the hands but Buakaw won't let him.
Bhullar prevents Buakaw from getting a body triangle.
Buakaw keeps control of the position as Bhullar tries to break free. #T3##SUB2#
Buakaw tightening his grip on Bhullar, looking for the choke.
Bhullar trying to control the position but Buakaw manages to sink in the hooks.
Bhullar is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bhullar tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Buakaw has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Bhullar is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Banchamek Buakaw!

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Steel Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duterte throws a series of punches but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Steel Iii throws a counter combo.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Duterte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Duterte avoids the punch easily.
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Duterte counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Steel Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Duterte's guard.
Duterte tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Steel Iii sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Duterte doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Steel Iii paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Duterte - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Makunouchi misses with a double jab.
Makunouchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Makunouchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.#CUT2#It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.#KD#
Makunouchi lands a left and a right that send Ramirez crashing to the mat, dazed. Makunouchi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jack Ramirez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Makunouchi scores with a four punch combination!
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Makunouchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
and Makunouchi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ramirez! He's just covering up as Makunouchi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Bacia lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Hyu Head has been cut.
Head shoots in for a double leg but Bacia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD#
Bacia lands a big uppercut and Head crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Head looks OK. Bacia waves Head back to his feet!
Head tries to get into range but Bacia steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Head! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bacia scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mabuz Bacia!
A relieved looking Mabuz Bacia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hyu Head spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2024

#R1#
Nguyen lands a right hook to the body.
Nguyen throws a right hand that Sakuragi ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuragi also avoids with ease.
Sakuragi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nguyen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nguyen, as that shot connected.
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Nguyen throws a hook to the side of Sakuragi's head but Sakuragi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nguyen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sakuragi scores with a nice strike.
Sakuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuragi throws a push kick but Nguyen slaps the foot to one side.
Sakuragi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakuragi swinging wildly here.
Nguyen fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuragi avoids the head kick by Nguyen.
Nguyen throws a head kick that misses.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakuragi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nguyen lands with a cross. #T1#
Nguyen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuragi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nguyen throws a shot from downtown. Sakuragi moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Sakuragi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nguyen.
Sakuragi throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Nguyen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuragi. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuragi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nguyen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sakuragi looks for the body kick but Nguyen saw that one coming.
As Sakuragi backs off Nguyen throws a huge counter combo but Sakuragi manages to avoid it all.
Nguyen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen looks winded!
Sakuragi scores with a nice strike.
Nguyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuragi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sakuragi tries to work over Nguyen's front leg with a kick but Nguyen checks it.
Nguyen slips a jab and a cross from Sakuragi. #T2#
Sakuragi lands with a straight right. Nguyen didn't see that one coming.
Sakuragi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuragi moves away.
Sakuragi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nguyen under the eye.
Good exchange - Sakuragi coming out on top.#ROC#Nguyen is rocked!
Sakuragi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nguyen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakuragi finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Sakuragi. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Nguyen lands.
Nguyen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nguyen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen lands a jab.
Sakuragi moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
Sakuragi throws a sloppy head kick and Nguyen moves out of range easily.
Nguyen misses with a body kick.
Sakuragi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nguyen throws a series of punches but Sakuragi moves out of range.
Nguyen moves out of range of the body kick from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Sakuragi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sakuragi cracks Nguyen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakuragi throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Sakuragi throws a head kick that misses.
Sakuragi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nguyen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakuragi.
Sakuragi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi cracks Nguyen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nguyen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nguyen misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Nguyen as he connects with a hook.
Sakuragi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakuragi rushes Nguyen and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Nguyen is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Sakuragi piles on the pressure and Nguyen crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanamichi Sakuragi!

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Siregar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hermanos on his heels. He'll look to pass Hermanos's guard now, I'm sure.
Hermanos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hermanos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hermanos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermanos has wrist control.
Hermanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hermanos connects with a nice short shot to Siregar's temple.
Hermanos throwing shots but Siregar is blocking nicely.
Siregar wants to improve his position but Hermanos is controlling well.
Hermanos wants to pass the guard but Siregar is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hermanos connects with a nice short shot to Siregar's temple.
Siregar manages to get to full guard.
Hermanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Hermanos from controlling successfully.
Hermanos wanted to stand there but Siregar had control of the position.
Hermanos stays in close to Siregar's body and controls the position. #SU#
Hermanos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Siregar, up you get!
Hermanos swings for the body but Siregar moves out of range.
Siregar tries to clinch but Hermanos moves out of range.
Siregar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hermanos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siregar somewhat.
Hermanos is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermanos. Siregar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siregar tries to clinch but Hermanos moves out of range.
As Siregar looks to move away, Hermanos throws a big counter combo but Siregar just gets out of the way.
Hermanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Siregar circles away.
Hermanos looks to land a combination. Siregar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Siregar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Hermanos rushes Siregar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermanos is defending well.#BC#
Hermanos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siregar sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siregar wants a takedown.
Pollos Hermanos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Hermanos tries a body shot but Siregar blocks it.
Hermanos tries to break the clinch but Siregar is controlling the position.
Hermanos is trying to force a seperation but Siregar has the dominant position.
Siregar tries for a takedown but Hermanos manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Hermanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermanos misses the target.
Siregar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hermanos defends it well.
Hermanos throws a sloppy head kick and Siregar moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Siregar clinches with his opponent.
Siregar is working Hermanos over against the cage.#BC#
Hermanos breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hermanos throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siregar.
Hermanos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Siregar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hermanos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Siregar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Siregar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Siregar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hermanos, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Siregar has hold of one of Hermanos's legs. Hermanos is fighting the takedown attempt but Siregar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hermanos thows a leg kick but Siregar checks it
letting Siregar counter with a right hand.
Siregar avoids the body shot from Hermanos. #CL2#
Siregar closes the distance and clinches.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hermanos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siregar moves out of range of the strikes.
Siregar tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermanos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siregar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermanos misses with a wild combination.
Siregar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siregar feints the counter takedown.#T1##TD2#
Siregar gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siregar connects with a nice short shot to Hermanos's temple.
Siregar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siregar is taking a breather. Hermanos 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.
Hermanos moves into full guard.
Hermanos is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up.
Hermanos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siregar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Siregar preventing the sweep. #T2#
Siregar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hermanos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siregar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hermanos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermanos connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermanos throws a big elbow that misses.
Hermanos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Siregar is proving hard to escape from.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass.
Hermanos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siregar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Hermanos tries to pass. #T3#
Hermanos prevents Siregar from getting back to his feet.
Siregar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Hermanos stands up from Siregar's guard - Hermanos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Siregar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hermanos misses with a straight right.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##TD2#
Siregar scores with a takedown into Hermanos's guard.

Hermanos pushes Siregar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hermanos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Siregar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hermanos scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermanos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermanos wants it to stay on the feet.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Siregar connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermanos looks to land a combination but Siregar avoids it well.
A punch combination from Hermanos misses.
Siregar throws a combination that misses
and Hermanos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pollos Hermanos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Siregar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermanos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermanos lunges at Siregar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siregar's hand.
Hermanos throws a series of punches but Siregar moves out of range.
Hermanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Siregar manages to avoid it.
Hermanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siregar can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Hermanos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hermanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hermanos takes a swing at Siregar's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hermanos instigates a clinch. #T1#
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to break the clinch but Siregar has him pressed against the cage.
Siregar is working for takedown but Hermanos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hermanos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hermanos tries to break free but Siregar pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hermanos is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hermanos is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hermanos avoid being mounted?
Hermanos is looking for a sweep. Siregar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermanos taking some punishment here, with Siregar in his half guard. #ES#
Hermanos kicks off Siregar and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Siregar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siregar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hermanos prevents it. #BC#
Hermanos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Siregar wants to clinch up but Hermanos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Siregar gets tackled into the cage by Hermanos. Hermanos maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hermanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermanos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Hermanos moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Siregar wants the takedown. Hermanos is fighting it off but Siregar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hermanos's guard against the cage.
Hermanos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar won't allow Hermanos to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym.#T3#
Siregar is in close to Hermanos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hermanos throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Hermanos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siregar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siregar trying to control but Hermanos is working from the bottom.
Hermanos wants to stand up but Siregar is controlling him.
Siregar passes Hermanos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hermanos wants to get back to his feet.
Hermanos moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hermanos looking for subs off his back but Siregar has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Siregar slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.
Ground and pound from Siregar.
Siregar is trying to control. Hermanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pollos Hermanos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hermanos is trying to stand up here but Siregar is controlling him well.
Hermanos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hermanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollos Hermanos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siregar slips a nice elbow through Hermanos's hands, connecting with Hermanos's forehead.

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 Pollos Hermanos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hermanos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollos Hermanos!

Event: UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Blofeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blofeld. That's going to slow Myson down.
Blofeld fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Myson is out of range.
Myson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Blofeld finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Myson throws a lazy uppercut
and Blofeld counters with a nice low kick that buckles Myson's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Blofeld lands a big head kick that sends Myson tumbling to the mat! Blofeld takes a step backwards and waves Myson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blofeld throws a leg kick
and Myson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Myson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Blofeld misses with a straight left.
Myson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blofeld.
Myson wants to slow Blofeld down by chopping away at his legs.
Myson throws a leg kick
and Blofeld counters with a hugh head kick that removes Myson from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
An out of breath Ernst Stavro Blofeld thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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