Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1#
Quake catches Four with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Fighter Four has been cut.
Quake lands the left hand.#KD#
Quake cracks Four with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Four looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Quake finish him? #ROC#Four is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Four glances at the clock... BAM! Quake nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Four crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Four is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earth Quake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Six 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Brutus scores with a four punch combination!
Brutus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brutus catches Six with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Six missing with a left hand there. Brutus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brutus swinging wildly here.
Six throws out a counter right but Brutus avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Brutus.
Brutus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Six swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brutus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brutus wants to clinch up but Six keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brutus.
Brutus lands with a nice combination. Six backs away looking to recover.
Fighter Six is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brutus darts in looking for a takedown but Six gets double underhooks and turns Brutus into the cage.
It seemed like Six was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#BC#
Brutus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brutus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Six throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brutus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brutus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Brutus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brutus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Six.
Brutus throwing a counter right hand but Six manages to avoid it.
Brutus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Six takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brutus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brutus misses with a two punch combination.
Six unleashes a big counter combination but Brutus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brutus shoots for a takedown but Six saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brutus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brutus slips under a jab from Six.
Brutus misses with a double jab.
Brutus is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brutus is breathing heavily.
Brutus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Six throws a hook to the side of Brutus's head but Brutus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Six moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brutus swinging wildly here.
Brutus tries to land a front kick but Six steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Six swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot lands for Brutus.
Six avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brutus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brutus shoots in for a double leg but Six sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Brutus looks to land a right hand but Six moved out of range.
Six looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brutus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Six eats them both and turns towards Brutus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brutus moves out of range as Six strikes.
Johnny Brutus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six throws a looping overhand right but Brutus ducks down to avoid it.
Brutus tries to land a front kick but Six steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Six scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brutus slips under a jab.
Six looks to land a left hand but Brutus moved out of range nicely.
Six might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brutus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Six on the side of the head.
Brutus throws a nice looking combination but Six bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Six looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brutus throws a right and a left that Six avoids nicely.
Six throws a looping overhand right but Brutus ducks down to avoid it.
Brutus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Brutus tries to clinch up.
Brutus is looking to score with low kicks.
Six moves out of range of the strikes.
Six with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Six swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brutus goes for a double leg but Six avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Six continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Six breaks from the clinch.
Six showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brutus.
Six throws out a counter right but Brutus avoids it with no problem.
Six throws a hook but Brutus avoids it easily.
Brutus tries to move into range but Six moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Six throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brutus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Brutus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Six checks a leg kick.
Six walks into a jab.
Brutus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brutus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Six has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brutus ducks under a wild hook from Six.
Brutus misses with a two punch combination.
Brutus misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Six on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brutus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Six throws out a counter right but Brutus avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Brutus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brutus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Six swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Six on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brutus pushes Six away with a front kick.
Brutus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Six eats them both and turns towards Brutus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brutus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Six can do to turn this around?#T1#
Brutus motions for Six to come forward. Brutus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Six on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Six on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brutus. Brutus obviously looking to wear him down.
Brutus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six.
Brutus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Six avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brutus tries to clinch up.
Brutus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Six.
Six misses the jab.
Six throws an overhand right that lands on Brutus's shoulder, as Brutus tries to avoid the shot.
Brutus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick from Brutus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brutus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Brutus misses with a combination
and Six counters with a nice uppercut.
Brutus dives in and grabs Six's left leg, looking for a takedown. Six pushes down on Brutus's head and hops out.
Johnny Brutus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Six misses.
Six misses with an uppercut.
Brutus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Six! But no joy.
Brutus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brutus misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Brutus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutus moves out of range of the strikes.
Brutus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Six misses the target.
No luck for Brutus with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Brutus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Six misses with a series of wild punches.
Six throws a hook but Brutus blocks it.
Six throws an off balance right hand
and Brutus counters with a nice uppercut.
Six missing with a left hand there. Brutus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brutus slips a jab from Six.
Six takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brutus throws a series of punches but Six moves out of range.
Brutus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnny Brutus is winning the standup battle so far.
Brutus misses with a hook.
Six loads up on a big right hand but Brutus slips the punch.#T4#
Six throws out a loose jab but Brutus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brutus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brutus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brutus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Brutus.
Brutus misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Six! But no joy.
Six looks to throw the jab but Brutus is out of range.
Brutus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Six.
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!
Six slips under a jab.
Six looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Six misses with an uppercut.
Six stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Six wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Six! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Brutus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Six displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brutus.
Brutus scores with a hook.
Brutus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six.
Brutus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brutus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brutus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brutus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Six misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Six misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brutus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brutus slips under a jab from Six.
Brutus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Six as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Brutus slips under a jab from Six.
Brutus has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Brutus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six leaves Brutus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Six misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brutus blocks a jab.
Brutus wants to clinch up but Six keeps it at a distance.
Brutus slips under a jab from Six.
Six misses with a looping left.
Brutus throws a series of punches but Six moves out of range.
It seemed like Six was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter Six has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brutus throws a poor cross that misses
and Six connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Six throws an overhand right that lands on Brutus's shoulder, as Brutus tries to avoid the shot.
Six pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six throws out a loose jab but Brutus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brutus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Six circles away quickly and effectively.
Six is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Six lands a jab.
Six misses with an uppercut.
Brutus fails with a takedown attempt.
Six throws out a counter right but Brutus avoids it with no problem.
Brutus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Six throws a hook but Brutus avoids it easily.
Six looks to land a left hand but Brutus moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Brutus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Six throws out a counter right but Brutus avoids it with no problem.
Brutus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Six throws a looping overhand right but Brutus ducks down to avoid it.
Brutus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Six looks to land a right hand but Brutus moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Six.
Six tries to bum rush Brutus with a series of wild strikes but Brutus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Brutus does no damage.
Brutus walks into a stiff left hand from Six.
Johnny Brutus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brutus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Brutus slips a straight right by Six.
A quick step to the side and Brutus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brutus fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Six misses.
Brutus moves away from the strike by Six.
Brutus slips a jab from Six.
Sloppy strikes from Brutus. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brutus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Six.
Six looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Six missing with a left hand there. Brutus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Six throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brutus throws a series of punches but Six moves out of range.
It seemed like Six was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brutus ducks under a wild hook from Six.
Brutus appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Six misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fighter Six comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brutus 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Brutus!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off.
Seven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donavon was well out of range. Poor timing from Seven.
Seven keeps the fight on the outside.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Seven does no damage.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Donavon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donavon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Seven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Seven circles away and keeps his distance.
Donavon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seven throws out a counter right but Donavon avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Donavon rushes Seven and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Donavon has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Donavon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donavon's efforts to push away.
Donavon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Donavon is looking to break free of the clinch but Seven has double underhooks.
Seven blocking some punches.
Donavon is looking to break free of the clinch but Seven has double underhooks.
Seven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donavon lands an elbow just above Seven 's eye.
Donavon is looking to break free of the clinch but Seven has double underhooks.
Donavon is trying to push Seven away but Seven has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seven takes an elbow to the forehead.
Donavon misses with some punches.
Seven stops a takedown attempt from Donavon. #T2#
Donavon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seven's defenses.
Donavon tries to circle away but Seven has him pinned against the cage.
Donavon wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Donavon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donavon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Donavon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donavon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donavon with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donavon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donavon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL#
Donavon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Donavon manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donavon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon wants to clinch.
Seven swats away the attempt to clinch by Donavon.
Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Seven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
Donavon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Donavon slips under a jab.
Donavon wants to clinch up but Seven keeps it at a distance.
Donavon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seven throws a jab when Donavon was well out of range.
Seven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donavon doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven circles away.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Seven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donavon tries to clinch up.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donavon tries to clinch but Seven is having none of it.
Donavon wants to clinch up but Seven keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donavon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off.
Seven is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donavon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fighter Seven dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
It seemed like Seven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seven swats away the attempt to clinch by Donavon.#CL#
Donavon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donavon is trying to break the clinch but Seven is controlling him.#BC#
Donavon manages to break the clinch.
Donavon slips a jab from Seven.
Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Donavon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavon tries to clinch up.
Seven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Richard Donavon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donavon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donavon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seven.
Donavon doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven circles away. #T1#
Seven keeps the fight on the outside.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Donavon fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Seven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donavon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon wants to clinch up but Seven keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seven! But no joy.
Seven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A lazy left from Seven finds it's target.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
Donavon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Seven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seven throws out a counter right but Donavon avoids it with no problem.
Donavon tries to clinch but Seven moves out of range.
Donavon tries to clinch but Seven is having none of it.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Donavon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seven.
Donavon tries to clinch but Seven is having none of it.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Seven circles away and keeps his distance.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Seven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Donavon has Seven up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Donavon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Donavon breaks from the clinch.
Seven throws a hook but Donavon avoids it easily.
Seven might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Donavon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Donavon wants to clinch.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
Seven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Seven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Seven in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Donavon tries to clinch up.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away. #T4#
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seven! But no joy.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seven misses with a body shot.
Donavon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter Seven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donavon wants to clinch.
Seven swings for the body but Donavon moves out of range.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Seven swats away the attempt to clinch by Donavon.
Seven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seven keeps the fight on the outside.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fighter Seven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Donavon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon tries to clinch up.
As Donavon backs off Seven throws a huge counter combo but Donavon manages to avoid it all.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donavon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seven throws out a counter right but Donavon avoids it with no problem.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Seven swats away the attempt to clinch by Donavon.
Donavon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off.
Richard Donavon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seven throws out a loose jab but Donavon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donavon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Seven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seven throws a counter combo.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donavon fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Donavon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seven! But no joy.
Seven throws a hook but Donavon blocks it.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Seven circles away and keeps his distance.
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off.
Donavon tries to clinch but Seven is having none of it.
Donavon doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven circles away.
Donavon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donavon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Donavon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seven throws a jab but it's blocked by Donavon.
Donavon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donavon.
Donavon tries to clinch but Seven is having none of it.
Seven throws out a counter right but Donavon avoids it with no problem.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donavon tries to clinch but Seven moves out of range.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seven! But no joy.#CL#
Donavon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seven, pushing him back against the cage.
Donavon tries to break the clinch but Seven is controlling the position.
Seven is trying to break free.#T3#
Seven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donavon's efforts to push away.
Donavon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fighter Seven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seven is trying to break free.#BC#
Donavon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Seven circles away and keeps his distance.
Donavon tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seven keeps the fight on the outside.
Donavon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donavon is looking to clinch.
Donavon slips a straight right by Seven.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
Donavon tries to clinch but Seven is having none of it.
Seven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Donavon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donavon doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven circles away.
Seven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seven! But no joy.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donavon tries to clinch up but Seven circles away and keeps his distance.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
Donavon tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
Seven looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donavon doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven circles away.
Donavon moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off.
Seven throws the left hand but Donavon avoids the punch easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donavon is looking to clinch but Seven is avoiding it.
Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richard Donavon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donavon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fighter Seven!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Dukic.
Eight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice jab there from Dukic.
Dukic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eight at a distance.
Dukic lands a slapping body shot.
Dukic lands with a good body shot.
Dukic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dukic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Dukic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eight doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dukic lands a right hook to the body.
Dukic cracks a nice hook into Eight's ribs.
Dukic lands a really nice looking cross but Eight seems unphased.
Dukic connects with a crisp jab.
Dukic scores with a shot to the body.
Eight looks winded!#T1#
Dukic jabs at Eight's body.
Dukic throws a good cross that connects.
Dukic lunges at Eight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Eight's hand.
Donk. Dukic catches Eight right on the button with a cross.
Eight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Eight is rocked!
Dukic connects with a body shot.
Eight is still on wobbly legs! Can Dukic finish him?
Dukic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eight doesn't seem bothered though.
Eight seems to have recovered his senses.
Dukic steps in with a hook that catches Eight right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dukic follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Eight looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Dukic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big right from Grouper misses.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grouper.
Two misses with a double jab #CL#
and Grouper counters by moving into the clinch.
Grouper tries to score a body lock takedown but Two shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grouper is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Two throws a looping overhand right but Grouper ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Grouper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Two fails to land with a series of punches.
Grouper drops down looking for a counter takedown but Two sprawls and moves away.
Two rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grouper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Two keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Two on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Two throws a lazy right hand but Grouper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grouper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Two manages to avoid it.#T2#
Two throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Two throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grouper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Two.
Two now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Two throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Grouper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grouper tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Grouper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grouper tries for a takedown but Two manages to get underhooks.
Grouper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Two pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grouper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grouper moves away from the strike by Two.
Grouper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grouper slips a jab from Two.
Grouper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
Grouper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Two on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grouper takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Grouper misses with a wild body shot.
Two throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Two misses with a straight right.
Grouper feinted with a counter takedown.
Two keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grouper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fighter Two dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grouper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Two has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grouper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Two.#CL#
Grouper closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grouper can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Two pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Grouper moves into the clinch.
Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grouper.
Grouper wants to take the fight to the mat but Two manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Grouper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grouper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Two is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grouper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Two gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Two breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Two.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big left from Two misses.
Grouper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Grouper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Two slips a jab from Grouper.
Two looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grouper staying out of range there.
Two rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grouper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grouper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Two.
Two throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Grouper counters by clinching up.
Grouper wants to take the fight to the mat but Two manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Grouper is looking for a takedown.
Grouper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Two gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grouper. #BC#
Grouper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fighter Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Two misses.
Two throws a lazy right hand but Grouper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grouper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Two might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grouper moves away from the strike by Two.
Grouper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Two lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grouper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two scores with a jab.
Two throws a jab when Grouper was well out of range.#T1#
Two throws a looping overhand right but Grouper ducks down to avoid it.
Grouper is looking to wear down Two with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Two misses with a double jab.
Two throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Grouper counters by clinching up.
Grouper 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.#BC2#
Two's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Two throws a looping overhand right but Grouper ducks down to avoid it.
Two misses with a combination #CL#
and Grouper counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Grouper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grouper wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Grouper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Two misses its intended target.
Two paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Grouper throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter Two is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Two misses with a left hand #CL#
and Grouper moves into the clinch.
Grouper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Two fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Grouper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two swings widly with a right hand
and Grouper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grouper avoids the body shot from Two.
Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Grouper misses its target.#T4#
Two looks to throw the jab but Grouper is out of range.
Two throws a lazy uppercut
and Grouper counters with a stiff right hand.
Two pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Two throws a jab but it's blocked by Grouper.
Grouper throws a series of punches but Two avoids them all with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Grouper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Two.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fighter Two!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Three showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zizzo.
Zizzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zizzo tries to bum rush Three with a series of wild strikes but Three uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Three on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Three thows a left - swing and a miss!
Three takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Fighter Three has been cut.
Zizzo throws a right and a left that Three avoids nicely.
Three looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Three misses with an uppercut.
Zizzo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zizzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three walks into a stiff left hand from Zizzo.
Zizzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zizzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Three.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Three! But no joy.
Zizzo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three avoids them all with ease.
Three unleashes a big counter combination but Zizzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Three misses with a lunging right hand
and Zizzo counters with a two punch combo.
Zizzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Three circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Three on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Zizzo does no damage.
Zizzo scores with a jab.
Zizzo looks to land a right hand but Three moved out of range.
Three throws out a counter right but Zizzo avoids it with no problem.
Zizzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Three circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Zizzo.
Zizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zizzo is breathing heavily.
Zizzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jay Zizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Three misses with a hook.
Zizzo throws a big counter combination but Three scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Three throws an off balance right hand
and Zizzo counters with a three punch combo that has Three backing up. Three nods at Zizzo to acknowledge the strikes.
Three misses with a looping left.
Zizzo works over Three's head and body with a nice combination.
Zizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zizzo moves away from the strike by Three.
Zizzo throws a one two combo.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three moves out of range.
Three throws a hook but Zizzo avoids it easily.
Zizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Three.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three avoids them all with ease.
Three showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zizzo. #T3#
Three ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zizzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zizzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Three moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Three.
Zizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zizzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Three.
Three looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zizzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Three swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zizzo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Three throws a hook to the side of Zizzo's head but Zizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Three swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zizzo blocks a jab.
Three throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zizzo counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Three swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zizzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three avoids them all with ease.
Three throws a looping overhand right but Zizzo ducks down to avoid it.
Zizzo throws a right hand that Three ducks under and follows up with a left that Three also avoids with ease.
Three looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Three misses with an uppercut. Zizzo saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Zizzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Three misses with a looping right.
Zizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zizzo slips under a jab from Three.
No joy there for Zizzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Three takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Zizzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fighter Three's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Three throws a lazy right hand but Zizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay Zizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zizzo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zizzo.
Zizzo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Three slips a jab and a cross from Zizzo.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Three on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Three moves out of range as Zizzo strikes.
Zizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zizzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Zizzo.
Zizzo throws a right hand that Three ducks under and follows up with a left that Three also avoids with ease.#T1#
Three avoids a punch combination nicely.
Three appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Three throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zizzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Three can do to turn this around?
Zizzo ducks under a wild hook from Three.
Zizzo misses with a two punch combination.
Three throws out a counter right but Zizzo avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Three misses.
The fighters circling - Three throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zizzo is looking for a counter combo.
Three might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Three waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zizzo.
Zizzo misses with a few strikes there.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three moves out of range.
Three throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Three looks to move away, Zizzo throws a big counter combo but Three just gets out of the way.
Jay Zizzo is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Three throws a jab when Zizzo was well out of range.
Zizzo misses with an uppercut. Three saw that one coming.
Zizzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zizzo throws a right hand that Three ducks under and follows up with a left that Three also avoids with ease.
Zizzo misses with a two punch combination.
Three throws out a counter right but Zizzo avoids it with no problem.
Three uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zizzo has time to react.
Three showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zizzo.
Three swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zizzo slips a straight right by Three.
Zizzo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three moves out of range.
Three misses with an uppercut. Zizzo saw that one coming.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Zizzo.
Zizzo ducks under a wild hook from Three.
Zizzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Three! But no joy.
A big right from Zizzo misses.
Three looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Three misses with a hook.
A big left from Three misses.
Zizzo slips a straight right by Three.
Three looks to land a right hand but Zizzo moved out of range.
Zizzo missing with a left hand there. Three was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Three slips a jab and a cross from Zizzo. #T4#
Three loads up on a big right hand but Zizzo slips the punch.
Three throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zizzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Three looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Three is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zizzo.
A telegraphed right hand from Three misses the target.
A big left from Zizzo misses.
Three throws out a counter right but Zizzo avoids it with no problem.
Zizzo looks to land a combination but Three avoids it well.
Three looks to land a right hand but Zizzo moved out of range.
Three misses with a straight left.
Zizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Three throws out a counter right but Zizzo avoids it with no problem.
Zizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Zizzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fighter Three'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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Three has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zizzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Three's head.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three moves out of range.
Three throws out a counter right but Zizzo avoids it with no problem.
Zizzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Three on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three moves out of range.
Three looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Zizzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Three moves forwards but Zizzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Three.
Three thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three throws a body punch but Zizzo moves out of range.
Zizzo lunges at Three with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Three's hand.
Zizzo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Zizzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Three throws a jab but it's blocked by Zizzo.
Zizzo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Three throws a hook to the side of Zizzo's head but Zizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Three throws a jab when Zizzo was well out of range.
Three loads up on a big right hand but Zizzo slips the punch.
Three avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Three on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Three looks to land a right hand but Zizzo moved out of range.
Zizzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Zizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Three sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zizzo misses with a wild combination.
Fighter Three has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Three misses with an uppercut.
Zizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Three sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Three! But no joy.
Three misses with a body shot.
Zizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zizzo ducks under a wild hook from Three.
Three throws a shot from downtown. Zizzo moves away and avoids it.
Zizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Three throws out the jab.
Three slips a jab and a cross from Zizzo.
Three looks to land a left hand but Zizzo moved out of range nicely.
Three throws a body punch but Zizzo moves out of range.
Zizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Three misses the target.
Three misses with an uppercut
and Zizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Three moves into range and connects with a jab.
Three throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zizzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Three throws a big shot that misses.
Zizzo throws a series of punches but Three moves out of range.
As Zizzo backs off Three throws a huge counter combo but Zizzo manages to avoid it all.
Three dodges the punch combination from Zizzo.
Three throws out a loose jab but Zizzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A big right from Zizzo misses.
Three throws a lazy right hand but Zizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zizzo misses with the combination.
Three thows a left - swing and a miss!
Three throws the left hand but Zizzo avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Zizzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zizzo defending well as Three loads up on a big left hand.
Three uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zizzo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Three throws a big shot that misses.
Jay Zizzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zizzo slips under a jab from Three.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Zizzo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from One. Hinnant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hinnant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Hinnant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming One to the mat! One manages to get full guard.

One scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hinnant shoots in but One avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like One wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hinnant fails with the takedown.
Fighter One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannon Hinnant.#TD2#
Hinnant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. One tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hinnant is in One's guard.

One has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hinnant has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One working hard to break the clinch.
Hinnant wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
One is trying to break the clinch but Hinnant is controlling him.
One wants to break the clinch but can't.
One wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hinnant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by One after a bit of a struggle.
One working hard to break the clinch.
One is trying to break free.
One looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
One wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
One tries to circle away but Hinnant has him pinned against the cage.
One tries to break free but Hinnant pushes him back against the cage.
One is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
One wants to break free but Hinnant has control.
One is trying to break the clinch but Hinnant has him pressed against the cage.
Hinnant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. One seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hinnant can turn it around.
Hinnant tries for a takedown but One manages to get underhooks.
Hinnant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
One is looking to break free of the clinch but Hinnant has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on One's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Hinnant has clasped his hands together around One's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

One sneaks out the side door and pushes Hinnant away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fighter One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
One gets caught napping as Hinnant dives in and scores a takedown. One manages to retain guard.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinnant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinnant stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Hinnant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hinnant is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Hinnant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinnant.
Hinnant lands a couple of digs.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinnant is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinnant throws a big elbow that misses.
One is looking to stand up but Hinnant isn't so interested in that idea.
Hinnant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hinnant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hinnant on the ground.
Hinnant postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
One is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hinnant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinnant throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinnant with a flurry of punches that miss.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinnant.
Hinnant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hinnant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinnant throws a big elbow that misses.
Hinnant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hinnant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hinnant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hinnant is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cannon Hinnant will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
One gets caught flat footed, as Hinnant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
One avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hinnant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinnant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hinnant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hinnant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hinnant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hinnant is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Hinnant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hinnant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as One works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinnant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hinnant landing some decent shots from guard.
Hinnant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hinnant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hinnant postures up and lands a big shot to One's brow.
Hinnant throws a big right hand that misses.
Hinnant stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#One is rocked!
Hinnant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh One is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hinnant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of One's head.
Hinnant loads up on a big left hand. One felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hinnant looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! One can't hide his disappointment, as Hinnant celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cannon Hinnant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2022

#R1#
Matiae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matiae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Five's head.
Matiae connects with a body shot that sends Five's belly button to the back.
Matiae lands a nice shot to the body.
Matiae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Five circles away from the clinch attempt.
Five throws a jab when Matiae was well out of range.
Five has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Five there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Matiae.
Five with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matiae to score with a decent uppercut.
Edvard Matiae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Five jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Five takes one to the side of the head.
Matiae lands with a nice body punch.
Matiae digs a good body shot into Five's ribs.#T1#
Five looks to land a left hand but Matiae moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Matiae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matiae tries to clinch but Five is having none of it.
Five moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matiae moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matiae lands a jab to Five's midsection.
Five throws a body shot but no joy.
Matiae cracks Five with an open hand slap.
Five loads up on a big right hand but Matiae slips the punch.
Matiae is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matiae is looking to clinch.
Matiae lands an overhand right.
Matiae bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Five's head backwards.
Matiae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Five paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Five avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Matiae staying out of range there.
Matiae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Five.
Matiae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matiae keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matiae connects with a crisp jab.
Matiae lands a really nice looking cross but Five seems unphased.
Five swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matiae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matiae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Five looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matiae scores with a jab.
Matiae is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Five had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheers as Matiae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Five doesn't seem phased though.
Matiae 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.
Matiae scores with a jab. Five acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matiae works the jab nicely.#T3#
Matiae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Five is looking to counter punch.
Matiae lands with a nice body punch.
Five throws out a loose jab but Matiae uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matiae dodges the punch combination from Five.
Matiae scores with a body shot.
Matiae with a hook.
Matiae scores with a jab to the body.
Matiae tries to clinch up.
Matiae doesn't manage to clinch there - Five circles away.
Matiae shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Five eats them both and turns towards Matiae to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Matiae scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matiae lands a nice hook to Five's body. Five takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matiae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Five ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matiae moves away.
Five on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Matiae.
Matiae jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Matiae catches Five right on the button with a cross.
Matiae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Five's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Five throws a lazy right hand but Matiae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Five swings widly with a right hand
and Matiae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matiae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Five paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Matiae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Five takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matiae cracks a nice hook into Five's ribs.
Matiae throws a shot to the body.
Five takes one to the side of the head.
Matiae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Five misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Five might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Five misses with a looping left.
Matiae works Five's body with a nice hook.
Five walks into a jab.
Matiae lunges at Five with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Five's hand.
Matiae connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Five thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matiae cracks Five with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Matiae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Five. Five circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Five on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Five is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matiae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matiae stalks Five and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Five's face. Five staggers backwards, shaken.
Five throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Matiae counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Matiae.
Five looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Five just misses with a punch to the body.
Matiae lunges at Five with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Five's hand.
Five gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Matiae.
Matiae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Five avoids a punch combination nicely.
Five takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matiae scores with a three punch combo!
Matiae's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matiae duly obliges.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matiae.
Matiae scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matiae scores with a hook.
Matiae lands a jab to the nose.
Matiae tries to clinch up.#T3#
Matiae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Five on the side of the head.
Matiae lands with an uppercut that bounces Five off the cage and back into range.
Matiae tries to clinch but Five is having none of it.
Five on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Five on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Five takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Five throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matiae tries to close the distance and clinch but Five swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matiae swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Five.
Matiae thuds his right hand into Five's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matiae lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Five at a distance.
Matiae lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Five misses with a straight left.
Five takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matiae tries to bum rush Five with a series of wild strikes but Five uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matiae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matiae slips a jab from Five.
Five lands a nice hook to Matiae's body. Matiae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matiae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edvard Matiae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Five avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Five misses the target.
Five tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matiae was well out of range. Poor timing from Five.
Matiae lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Matiae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Matiae connects with a body shot that sends Five's belly button to the back.
Matiae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Five gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Five gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matiae scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matiae throws a good cross that connects.
Matiae lands a jab-cross combination.
Matiae connects with a body shot that sends Five's belly button to the back.
Matiae connects with a jab.#T1#
Five misses with a few strikes there.
Five waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matiae.
Matiae scores with a nice head shot.
Matiae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matiae lands a nice looking body shot.
Matiae lands a jab to the head.
Five circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Five wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matiae comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matiae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Five.
Matiae scores with a shot to the body.
Matiae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Five's hands.
Matiae works the jab nicely.
Fighter Five has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five takes one to the side of the head.
Matiae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matiae jabs Five right on the nose. Five blinks but takes it well.
Matiae lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Five misses.
Five walks into a jab.
Matiae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matiae cracks Five with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matiae darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matiae jabs at Five's body.
Five takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matiae lands with a right hand. #T3#
Five takes one on the button.
Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Five takes a swing at Matiae's ribcage but misses.
Five loads up on a big right hand but Matiae slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Matiae as he connects with a hook.
Matiae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matiae punishes Five's body with a nice straight punch.
Five throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matiae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Matiae both land. Nice combination.
Matiae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matiae darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Matiae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Five doesn't seem phased though.
Matiae ducks under a wild hook from Five.
The crowd cheers as Matiae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Five doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Matiae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Five doesn't seem phased though.
Matiae lands a head shot.
Matiae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edvard Matiae is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matiae avoids the body shot from Five.
Five drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matiae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Five misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edvard Matiae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matiae 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edvard Matiae!

Event: Dynasty 36
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Matoshin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matoshin jabs Vamoosh right on the nose. Vamoosh blinks but takes it well.
Vamoosh's coach down at The Wild Beasts Zoo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vamoosh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Vamoosh.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Vamoosh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Matoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Vamoosh counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Matoshin. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Matoshin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vamoosh lands with an uppercut that bounces Matoshin off the ropes and back into range.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
Vamoosh throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
Vamoosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick
and Matoshin counters with a one-two to the body.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Matoshin misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matoshin.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Matoshin is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
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!
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vamoosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamoosh connects with a crisp jab.
Matoshin throws a leg kick
and Vamoosh counters with a nice body shot.
Vamoosh throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Vamoosh counters by clinching up.
Matoshin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Matoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
A short left from Vamoosh.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Vamoosh controls the action.
Matoshin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Vamoosh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vamoosh dodges the punch combination from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Vamoosh jumps back.
It seemed like Vamoosh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vamoosh doesn't seem phased though.
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Vamoosh.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh feints a counter leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a series of wild punches.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matoshin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vamoosh! But no joy.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vamoosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Vamoosh checks a low kick from Matoshin.
Oh Matoshin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin seems to have got his legs back now.
Matoshin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vamoosh just manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh misses with a kick to the body
and Matoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matoshin scores with a jab.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut
and Vamoosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Vamoosh's defenses.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vamoosh! But no joy.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Vamoosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a double jab.
Vamoosh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Matoshin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a low kick but Vamoosh avoids it.
Matoshin scores with a decent looking hook.
Vamoosh throws out a leg kick but Matoshin moves out of range and Vamoosh only half commits.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin sizes up Vamoosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vamoosh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Vamoosh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin lands a leg kick that knocks Vamoosh off balance momentarily.
Vamoosh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vamoosh keeps Matoshin at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Vamoosh misses the body punch
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Vamoosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matoshin at a distance.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matoshin throws out a leg kick but Vamoosh moves out of range and Matoshin only half commits.
Vamoosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vamoosh thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Vamoosh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamoosh walks into a jab.#T2#
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vamoosh on the side of the head.
Matoshin walks into a jab.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Vamoosh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vamoosh on the side of the head.
Vamoosh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vamoosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws out a counter right but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
Vamoosh tries a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin is wise to it.
Vamoosh looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Vamoosh misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Vamoosh defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh thinks about the counter body kick.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Vamoosh's legs.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the body
and Matoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Matoshin throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
Vamoosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Vamoosh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Vamoosh misses with a straight left.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Vamoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Matoshin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vamoosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matoshin tries a low kick but Vamoosh avoids it.
Matoshin defending well as Vamoosh loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Vamoosh moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vamoosh! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin misses with a leg kick.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vamoosh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matoshin throws a right hand that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vamoosh can do to turn this around?
Vamoosh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matoshin throws a wild body kick that Vamoosh sees coming a mile off.
Vamoosh scores with the left hand. Matoshin knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin had his way with Ravi Vamoosh in that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from Vamoosh.
A low kick from Matoshin misses #CL2#
and Vamoosh moves into the clinch.
Vamoosh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vamoosh lands a right hand.
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands.
Vamoosh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vamoosh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short uppercut from Matoshin.
Vamoosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vamoosh presses Matoshin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
Matoshin wants to break free but Vamoosh has control. #KD2#
Vamoosh creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Matoshin crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Vamoosh engages and cracks Matoshin with a massive lead left hook - Matoshin tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Vamoosh is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ravi Vamoosh! Ravi Vamoosh retains his lightweight title!
Ravi Vamoosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Dynasty 36
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Harris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harris misses with a body punch
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Harris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Harris.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
Nick Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Harris blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Harris wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.#T1#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Harris with a hook.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Johnson misses.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
Johnson is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Harris cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harris just manages to avoid it.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Harris throws a nice head kick!
Johnson throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Harris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris lands a body shot.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris lands an overhand right.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Johnson with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
And Harris responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harris takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris counters with a nice body shot.
Nick Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Harris wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Harris lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Harris. #T2#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris scores with a nice right hand.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Harris 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Harris.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Johnson cracks Harris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson checks a low kick from Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.#T1#
Johnson digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Harris takes one on the button.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Harris thinks about the counter body kick.
Harris misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
Nick Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 569
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Beast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rigano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beast on the side of the head.
Beast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast misses with a lunging right hand
and Rigano counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Rigano.
Beast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rigano blocks a head kick by Beast.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Rigano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Beast takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano blocking some punches.
Beast managing to block the knees to the body from Rigano.
Beast lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beast.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rigano managing to block the knees to the body from Beast.
Rigano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##TD2#
Rigano has clasped his hands together around Beast's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rigano tries to advance to mount but Beast denies him.
The referee asks Rigano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rigano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Rigano is dominant here and he's now got Beast's back!
Beast is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rigano.
Beast trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano throwing sloppy strikes. #T2#
Beast is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Rigano working for the choke.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Rigano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Rigano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beast is defending well though. Rigano let's go of the attempt for now.
Rigano missing with strikes from the back.
Beast trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Rigano looking to break Beast's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Beast remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rigano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB2#
Rigano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Beast has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rigano keeps control of the position easily here as Beast tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Rigano looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with Rigano on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Beast is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Rigano misses with punches from the back.
Rigano tries to keep control of the position but Beast is staying busy.#SUB2#
Rigano looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Beast is controlling Rigano 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T4#
Beast trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rigano's guard.
Rigano looking for a sweep. Not yet Rigano, not yet. #SU#
Beast stands and steps away. Rigano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A swing and a miss from Rigano.
Rigano loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.
Beast tried to counter with a leg kick but Rigano avoided it.
A lazy body kick from Beast
and Rigano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beast misses with a hook to the body
and Rigano counters with a nice uppercut.
Rigano throws a series of punches but Beast avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beast takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rigano lunges at Beast with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beast's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jozef Beast has been cut.
Beast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rigano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beast closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Beast forces Rigano back against the cage and clinches.
Beast lands a knee to the body.
Beast lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rigano lands an elbow just above Beast 's eye.
Beast scores a nice knee to the body.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Rigano misses with an elbow strike.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the head but Beast blocks with his arms.
Beast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rigano blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Rigano is blocking nicely.
Beast connects with a knee to the head.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Beast lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rigano obliges.
Beast tries a knee to the head but Rigano blocks it.
Rigano tries to land knees in the clinch but Beast avoids the damage to the body.
Beast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beast blocks an uppercut.
Rigano slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rigano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beast's brow.
Rigano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rigano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
Jozef Beast has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rigano is defending well for now.#T2#
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rigano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rigano is trying to stall.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rigano misses with a knee to the head.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Beast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rigano.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Beast gets through Rigano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Beast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rigano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beast scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Rigano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
Beast landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beast lands with a right to the head.
Beast misses with some punches.
Rigano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rigano misses with an elbow over the top.
Beast misses with a knee strike.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Rigano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Beast blocks a body shot from Rigano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beast. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beast.
Rigano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beast avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rigano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beast's brow.
Rigano throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beast.
Beast tries to land knees in the clinch but Rigano avoids the damage to the body.
Rigano struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beast looking to throw knees to the head but Rigano is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Beast.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast blocks a body shot from Rigano.
Beast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rigano avoids it.
Rigano blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozef Beast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rigano misses with a two punch combination.
Jozef Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.
Rigano swings widly with a right hand
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beast wants to clinch.
Rigano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Rigano as he checks the leg kick.
Rigano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Beast misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast cracks Rigano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beast throws a good cross that connects.
Beast is looking to chop away at Rigano's legs.
Rigano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.#T1#
Rigano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast tries to work over Rigano's front leg with a kick but Rigano checks it.
Beast is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Rigano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beast doesn't seem phased though.
Beast moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beast misses with a hook
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rigano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beast!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Beast has closed the distance and engaged Rigano in a clinch.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rigano lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Rigano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rigano manages to end up in side control.
Beast wants to get back to his feet but Rigano drags him back down.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Beast's face as Rigano controls the position.
Rigano working the ground and pound from side control.
Beast is trying to buck Rigano off.#SUB2#
Rigano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rigano but great work by Beast.#SU#
Beast decides to stand back up.
Rigano lands a slapping body shot.
Beast bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast wants to clinch.#T3#
Rigano misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cliff Rigano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beast.
Beast looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano checks a leg kick nicely.
Rigano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rigano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast throws a hook to the side of Rigano's head but Rigano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Beast.
Rigano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beast motions for Rigano to come forward. Beast throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast cracks Rigano with a good jab.
Jozef Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigano lands with a good body shot.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Beast takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
A big right from Rigano misses.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped Rigano's head back.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Beast darts in and clinches Rigano up against the cage.
Beast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rigano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riganos head.
Beast unloads a knee to the mid-section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Beast!
Jozef Beast thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 26
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Matoshin lunges at Taggart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taggart's hand.
Taggart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matoshin lands a high kick!
Taggart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Taggart pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Taggart settles back down.
Matoshin looks to land a body kick but Taggart moved away.
Matoshin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taggart's calf.
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Matoshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin cracks Taggart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taggart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taggart.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matoshin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A left lands for Matoshin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Taggart.
Taggart throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Taggart misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Taggart has closed the distance and engaged Matoshin in a clinch.
Matoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matoshin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Taggart has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Taggart misses with a punch to the body.
Taggart trying to land knees to the body.
Matoshin lands with a right to the head.
Taggart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matoshin's elbow.
Taggart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Taggart blocks it. #BC2#
Taggart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taggart thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
Taggart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Taggart is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taggart moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Nice defenses there by Taggart.
Taggart misses with a looping right.
Matoshin dodges the punch combination from Taggart.
Matoshin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Matoshin cracks Taggart with an open hand slap.
Taggart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taggart throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taggart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taggart slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Taggart feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Matoshin. That snapped Taggart's head back.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taggart misses the shot to the body.
Taggart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Taggart moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taggart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taggart throws a leg kick but Matoshin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taggart throws a sloppy head kick and Matoshin moves out of range easily.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Taggart misses with a leg kick.
Taggart throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Taggart throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taggart avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin misses with a jab to the body
and Taggart counters with a three punch combo that has Matoshin backing up. Matoshin nods at Taggart to acknowledge the strikes.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Taggart misses the target.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Taggart misses with a looping left.
Matoshin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matoshin blocks a low kick nicely.
Taggart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taggart is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taggart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taggart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Taggart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taggart slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Taggart throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Matoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matoshin throws a head kick but Taggart moves out of range. #T1#
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Taggart misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taggart.
Taggart defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Taggart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taggart walks into a straight right hand from Matoshin.
Taggart tries to clinch up.
Matoshin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taggart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taggart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Taggart moves out of range easily.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taggart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taggart connects with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taggart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taggart counters with a low kick, right behind Matoshin 's knee.
Taggart tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taggart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taggart catches Matoshin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Taggart's head but Taggart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taggart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taggart.
Taggart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Taggart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taggart tries to bum rush Matoshin with a series of wild strikes but Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Taggart.
Taggart throws the kick towards the body but Matoshin avoids it.
Matoshin is looking to chop away at Taggart's legs.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taggart can do to turn this around?
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taggart can pounce on him.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taggart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Taggart's head but Taggart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taggart under the eye.
Matoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taggart tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taggart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taggart throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Taggart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taggart has time to react.
Matoshin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Matoshin blocks the low kick.
Matoshin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taggart is out of range and Matoshin settles back down.
Matoshin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taggart's sensitive parts.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Taggart moved out of range.
Taggart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the body.
Taggart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taggart tries to bum rush Matoshin with a series of wild strikes but Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taggart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taggart throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Matoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Taggart.
Taggart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matoshin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Taggart's head but Taggart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taggart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Taggart checks it.
Taggart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taggart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taggart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cole Taggart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
Taggart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taggart throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taggart just manages to avoid it.
Taggart misses with the combination.
Taggart drops his hands momentarily and Matoshin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Taggart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taggart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matoshin.
Taggart throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Taggart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taggart cracks the inside of Matoshin's front leg.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taggart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taggart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taggart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taggart motions for Matoshin to come forward. Taggart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taggart swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Taggart.
Taggart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin checks a leg kick nicely.

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 Toshi Matoshin.
Well Matoshin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
After the big win, Toshi Matoshin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEC 565
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Thornton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thornton.
Thornton misses with a body punch
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Beast gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thornton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thornton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thornton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thornton stands up over Beast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Thornton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thornton wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Thornton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thornton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thornton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Thornton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Beast manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thornton has Beast in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Thornton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thornton is tightening it up a little... Beast has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Beast reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Beast taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thornton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton 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.
The defeated Jozef Beast had this to say: 'I will come back stronger!'.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 24
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Taro.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taro. That did some damage!
Johnson throws a low kick but Taro moves out of range easily.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taro misses the jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Taro sees coming a mile off.
Johnson works Taro's body with a nice hook.
Taro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the ropes. Taro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Taro does it's job there.
Taro throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Taro looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Taro jabs at Johnson's body.
Taro thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Taro.
Taro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Taro misses.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Taro looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Taro misses the target.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Taro throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuda Taro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Taro.
As Taro backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taro lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Taro coming out on top.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Taro's head but Taro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Taro.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson feints and then cracks Taro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taro down.
Taro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taro moves out of range of the strikes.
Taro throws a counter combo.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson feints and then cracks Taro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taro down.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Taro missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taro's sensitive parts.
Johnson 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.
Johnson throws a hook but Taro avoids it easily.
Taro feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Taro does it's job there.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taro stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taro throws out the jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Taro saw that one coming.
Taro throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taro thumps Johnson with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Taro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Taro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taro throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taro.
Johnson throws a hook but Taro avoids it easily.
Taro wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Taro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Taro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taro misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Taro takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Taro's head back.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Taro is out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taro.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Taro's head but Taro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Taro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taro's sensitive parts.
Taro misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to work over Taro's front leg with a kick but Taro checks it.
Taro throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Taro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taro checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsuda Taro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taro throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nick Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Taro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Taro's head but Taro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taro manages to avoid it.
Taro looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Taro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taro throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Taro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Taro slips a jab from Johnson.
Taro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taro throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Taro throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Taro.
Taro misses the body punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Taro down.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Taro's shoulder, as Taro tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Taro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Taro cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taro throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Taro's defenses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taro avoids it.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson feints and then cracks Taro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taro down.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Taro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Taro tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Taro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Johnson!
Nick Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 563
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Mingo with a jab.
Mingo cracks Sunuwar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mingo stuns Sunuwar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sunuwar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mingo throws out the jab.
Mingo takes one to the side of the head.
Sunuwar ducks under a wild hook from Mingo.
A bone on bone clash there as Mingo blocks the leg kick.
Sunuwar tries a head kick but it misses.
Sunuwar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sunuwar.
Mingo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sunuwar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mingo circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sunuwar.
Mingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunuwar looks to land a right hand but Mingo moved out of range.
Sunuwar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mingo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sunuwar with a body shot.
Mingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Sunuwar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sunuwar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mingo.
Sunuwar misses the shot to the body.
Mingo ducks under a wild hook from Sunuwar.
Mingo throws a hook but Sunuwar blocks it.
Sunuwar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mingo lands with a shot to the body.
Mingo misses with a body shot.
Mingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sunuwar is looking to clinch but Mingo is avoiding it.
Mingo looks to land a left hand but Sunuwar moved out of range nicely.
Sunuwar misses with a leg kick
and Mingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sunuwar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sunuwar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunuwar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mingo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sunuwar thinking.
Mingo needs to keep his hands up - Sunuwar had a free shot at his head there.
Mingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sunuwar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mingo lands with an overhand left.
Sunuwar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mingo is just out of range.
Aatish Sunuwar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mingo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Sunuwar misses its intended target.
Sunuwar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mingo.
Mingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sunuwar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunuwar throws a sloppy head kick
and Sunuwar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Sunuwar is rocked!
Sunuwar misses with a body shot
and Mingo counters with a big left hand that crumples Sunuwar! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hughtavious Mingo!
After the fight, Hughtavious Mingo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 22
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Remoreras.
Matoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Remoreras thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matoshin if he has to take too many more of those.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remoreras.
Remoreras doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Matoshin there.
Remoreras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Remoreras looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Remoreras scores with a leg kick.
Remoreras avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Remoreras. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but Matoshin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matoshin wants to slow Remoreras down by chopping away at his legs.
Remoreras replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matoshin blocks it well.
Remoreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remoreras thumps Matoshin with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remoreras scores with a push kick.
Matoshin scores with a head kick. Remoreras tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Remoreras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Remoreras.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Remoreras has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Remoreras checks a leg kick.
Remoreras motions for Matoshin to come forward. Remoreras throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
No joy there for Matoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the head.
Matoshin blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Jab from Remoreras.
Remoreras slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matoshin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Matoshin lands.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Remoreras moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remoreras.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remoreras throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Remoreras sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Remoreras. #T2#
Crunch! Remoreras slams his shin into Matoshin's torso.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Remoreras is looking to score with low kicks.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Remoreras is just out of range.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Remoreras lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
Remoreras ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Remoreras looks to land a combination but Matoshin avoids it well.
Remoreras scores with a nice strike.
Remoreras moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Matoshin - just one landing.
Matoshin connects with a crisp jab.
Remoreras works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matoshin lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remoreras blocks a jab.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remoreras lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remoreras.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Remoreras misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Remoreras is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
Matoshin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Remoreras avoids the punch easily.
Remoreras avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
A good leg kick by Remoreras.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Remoreras.
A telegraphed right hand from Remoreras misses the target.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin stuns Remoreras with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin jabs at Remoreras's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin slips a jab from Remoreras.
Remoreras throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remoreras lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remoreras on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Remoreras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Remoreras's head back.
Matoshin walks into a left hand.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Remoreras throws a nice inside leg kick.
Remoreras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remoreras throws a body shot but no joy.
Remoreras slips a jab from Matoshin.
Remoreras is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
Remoreras misses with a body shot.
Matoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remoreras.
Remoreras ducks right into an uppercut from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Remoreras doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matoshin scores with a punch to the head.
Remoreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.#T2#
Remoreras throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
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!
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Remoreras back to the ropes. Matoshin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Remoreras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matoshin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matoshin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Remoreras.
Matoshin throws a hook but Remoreras blocks it.
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Remoreras works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Remoreras is out of range.
Matoshin wants to land a leg kick but Remoreras is out of range.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Remoreras is just out of range.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Remoreras can do to turn this around?
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Remoreras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Remoreras walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin 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#
Matoshin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Remoreras lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
Matoshin throws a shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Remoreras.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but Remoreras moved out of range.
Remoreras slips under a jab.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
Remoreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Matoshin thuds his right hand into Remoreras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Remoreras.
Remoreras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Remoreras sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin cracks Remoreras with a good jab.
Remoreras takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Remoreras throws a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Remoreras moved out of range nicely.
Remoreras feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Matoshin ducks right into an uppercut from Remoreras.
Remoreras slips under a jab.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Remoreras.
Remoreras avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Remoreras takes a kick to the side of the head.
Remoreras lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matoshin's sensitive parts.
Remoreras misses the jab.
Remoreras slips a jab from Matoshin.
Remoreras feints a counter leg kick.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Remoreras.
Matoshin lands a slapping body shot.
Remoreras tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Remoreras looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and Remoreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Remoreras 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. #T2#
Matoshin blocks a low kick nicely.
Matoshin connects with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Remoreras's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Remoreras does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Remoreras misses.
Remoreras connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Remoreras.
Remoreras misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Remoreras.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Remoreras moves away and avoids it.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Remoreras avoids the punch easily.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Remoreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Remoreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Remoreras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markus Remoreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matoshin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toshi Matoshin waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEC 561
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martin misses with a combination
and Beast counters with a nice leg kick.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin looks to land a combination but Beast avoids it well.
Beast tries to clinch up.
Beast lands a head shot.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Beast and Martin goes tumbling to the canvas! Beast follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Martin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Beast decides to return to a standing position.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O. Koala's in the buildup to the fight.
Beast cracks Martin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jozef Beast!
A victorious Jozef Beast thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PKL Playoff Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matoshin jabs Teimosia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teimosia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Teimosia 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.
Teimosia misses the jab.
Matoshin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut.
Teimosia throws out a leg kick but Matoshin moves out of range and Teimosia only half commits.
Teimosia lands with a nice body punch.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Matoshin throws a head kick that Teimosia semi-blocks.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Teimosia slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Teimosia wants to counter with a clinch but Matoshin pushes him away.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Teimosia's defenses.
Matoshin checks a low kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia digs a good body shot into Matoshin's ribs.
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Matoshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teimosia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teimosia scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Teimosia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matoshin.
Teimosia looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teimosia manages to avoid it.
Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin checks a leg kick.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teimosia.
Matoshin throws out a leg kick but Teimosia moves out of range and Matoshin only half commits.
Teimosia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teimosia tries to bum rush Matoshin with a series of wild strikes but Matoshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teimosia throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
A jab from Teimosia does it's job there.
Teimosia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Teimosia seems unphased.
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Teimosia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matoshin cracks Teimosia with an open hand slap.
Matoshin misses with a head kick.
Teimosia ducks right into an uppercut from Matoshin.
Teimosia looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
Teimosia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Teimosia has Matoshin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Matoshin can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matoshin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teimosia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Teimosia manages to avoid it.
Teimosia tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Teimosia tries to clinch there but Matoshin circles away.
Teimosia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teimosia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teimosia wants to counter the offense by Matoshin and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia scores with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teimosia, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matoshin checks a leg kick.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teimosia.
Teimosia checks a leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a few strikes there.
Teimosia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teimosia!
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teimosia throws out the jab.
Matoshin checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin throws a hook but Teimosia blocks it.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teimosia.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Teimosia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teimosia.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matoshin misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Teimosia takes the fight into the clinch.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Teimosia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
It looked like Matoshin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Teimosia.
Matoshin walks into a stiff left hand from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with the combination.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Teimosia. That snapped Matoshin's head back.
A big left from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia throws a right hand that Matoshin ducks under and follows up with a left that Matoshin also avoids with ease.
Teimosia misses with a looping right.
Teimosia slips a jab from Matoshin.#T2#
Teimosia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia lands a really nice looking cross but Matoshin seems unphased.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Teimosia saw that one coming.
Matoshin sets himself, and Teimosia steps forward looking for the clinch! Matoshin avoids it this time.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teimosia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.
Teimosia walks into a left hand.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teimosia.
Teimosia moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Teimosia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matoshin's head backwards.
Matoshin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin throws a body punch but Teimosia moves out of range.
Matoshin lands with a slapping head kick.
Teimosia tries to clinch but Matoshin is having none of it.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Teimosia scores with a jab to the body.
Hilton Teimosia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teimosia slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick.
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Matoshin checks it.
Teimosia moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Teimosia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teimosia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matoshin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teimosia.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Teimosia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teimosia misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Teimosia is predictable there
and Matoshin counters with a three punch combo that has Teimosia backing up. Teimosia nods at Matoshin to acknowledge the strikes.
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!#CL2#
Teimosia closes the distance and pushes Matoshin back into the ropes.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin lands with a left to the head.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Matoshin controls his hands. #T1#
Matoshin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matoshin backwards.
Matoshin lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Matoshin lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin. #BC#
Matoshin breaks from the clinch.
Teimosia pushes Matoshin away with a front kick.
Matoshin throws a series of punches but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
A big right from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Teimosia slips the punch.
Teimosia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teimosia wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
A shot to the body from Teimosia misses
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Teimosia throws a hook to the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matoshin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Teimosia as he connects with a hook.
Teimosia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Matoshin blocks the low kick.
Matoshin connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Teimosia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch but Matoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Teimosia throws a right hand that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teimosia's knee momentarily.
Teimosia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Matoshin works the jab nicely.

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 Toshi Matoshin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

Event: PKL Playoff Round 2
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Clap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clap throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matoshin lands with an overhand left.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Clap's head back.
Clap throws a low kick, looking for Matoshin's leg but Matoshin calmly moves out of range.
Clap throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clap counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Clap ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Clap slips the punch.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Clap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clap misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Matoshin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Clap throws a looping overhand right but Matoshin ducks down to avoid it.
Clap avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin cracks a nice hook into Clap's ribs.
Matoshin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clap counters with a head kick. That will keep Matoshin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!
Clap bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
Clap slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut
and Clap counters with a nice body shot.
Matoshin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clap's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Clap avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Clap connects with a leg kick. Matoshin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matoshin jabs at Clap's body.#CL2#
Clap has Matoshin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Clap swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Clap scores with the left hand. Matoshin knows he should have avoided that one.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clap's sensitive parts.
Clap avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clap throws out a counter right but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clap sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin tries to bum rush Clap with a series of wild strikes but Clap uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matoshin needs to keep his hands up - Clap had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Matoshin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin seems to have got his legs back now.
Clap pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Clap settles back down.
Matoshin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clap.
Clap throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
Matoshin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clap throws a jab when Matoshin was well out of range.
Matoshin throws a right hand that Clap ducks under and follows up with a left that Clap also avoids with ease.
Clap looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Matoshin misses its intended target.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Clap misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Clap's shoulder, as Clap tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Clap misses its intended target.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clap checks it well.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clap throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clap doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clap.
Matoshin throws a hook but Clap blocks it.
Matoshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Clap clips Matoshin with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Matoshin a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Clap thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matoshin if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab from Matoshin.
Clap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matoshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clap misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Clap.
Matoshin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clap defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Clap walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
Nice body punch from Matoshin.
Matoshin scores with a jab. Clap acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin throws a jab when Clap was well out of range.
Matoshin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClap.#T2#
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clap manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Clap.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clap stuns Matoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Clap is out of range.
Clap misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin lands a head kick!
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but Clap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clap misses the jab.
Clap slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Clap scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
Clap moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Clap scores with a shot to the body.
Clap keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erick Clap takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clap swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clap scores with a sloppy right hand. Matoshin should have avoided that one.
Clap uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Clap tries to counter with a clinch but Matoshin shakes him off and moves away.
Clap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matoshin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clap is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Matoshin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clap counters with a body kick.
Clap listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clap takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clap.
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clap takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Clap.
Matoshin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClap.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Clap is out of range.
Clap moves away from the strike by Matoshin.
Clap slips under a jab.
Clap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matoshin takes a swing at Clap's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clap scores with a leg kick.
Matoshin lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Clap misses with a low kick.
Clap dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
A solid body kick from Clap.
Clap takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Clap lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin misses with a left hand #CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Clap moves into the clinch.
Matoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clap lands a body punch.
Matoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clap's elbow.
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Clap.
Matoshin wants to break free but Clap has control.
Clap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matoshin has had enough of the clinch but Clap keeps him there for the moment.
Matoshin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Clap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clap throws a low kick but Matoshin moves out of range easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Clap!
Erick Clap managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: PKL Playoff Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Loso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Matoshin does no damage.
Loso misses with a body kick.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin moves out of range as Loso strikes.
No joy there for Matoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matoshin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loso.
Loso lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
Loso missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Loso swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loso 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.
Loso ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loso. That's going to slow Matoshin down.
Loso misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Loso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Loso misses with an uppercut. Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin takes a swing at Loso's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Loso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Loso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut
and Loso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loso lands with an uppercut that bounces Matoshin off the ropes and back into range.
Loso looks to land a left hand but Matoshin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loso feints a counter leg kick.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Loso. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin missing with a left hand there. Loso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loso misses with a body punch
and Matoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loso misses with a low kick as Matoshin jumps back.
Loso throws a leg kick
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Loso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loso scrambles back to his feet.
Loso misses with a lunging right hand
and Matoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loso throws out a loose jab but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matoshin.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Loso tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Loso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin misses with a kick to the body.
Loso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loso.
Loso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loso walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws an off balance right hand
and Loso counters with a nice uppercut.
Loso lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Loso throws a leg kick that misses.
Loso tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Matoshin throws a hook but Loso avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Loso blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Loso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Loso slips the punch.
Loso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Loso ducks down to avoid it.
Loso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loso tries to land a leg kick but Matoshin saw it coming and moves away.
Loso tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Loso tries a quick counter leg kick but Matoshin is wise to it.
Loso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Matoshin as he checks the leg kick.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin digs a good body shot into Loso's ribs.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin throws a low kick but Loso moves out of range easily.
Loso feints a counter leg kick.
Matoshin misses with a jab to the body
and Loso counters with an inside leg kick.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick from Loso.
Nice uppercut there from Matoshin.
Matoshin takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Matoshin.
Loso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range and Loso settles back down.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Loso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Loso is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
Loso jabs at Matoshin's body.
Matoshin throws a hook but Loso avoids it easily.
Loso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Loso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loso.
Matoshin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Loso darts in and clinches Matoshin up against the ropes.#T2#
Matoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso.
Matoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loso digs a right hand underneath Matoshin's ribcage. Matoshin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matoshin is trying to force a seperation but Loso has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matoshin.
Matoshin can't find room to land a body shot as Loso controls the action. #BC#
Matoshin manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Loso can pounce on him.
Matoshin throws a leg kick but Loso moved away.
Loso scoring well with a low kick there.
Loso connects with a body shot.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loso lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Loso does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Loso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matoshin thumps Loso with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
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#
Matoshin checks a low kick from Loso.
Kabu Loso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loso manages to avoid it.
Loso slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Loso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin backing away here, and Loso unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loso.
Matoshin swings widly with a right hand
and Loso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loso lands a really nice looking cross but Matoshin seems unphased.
Matoshin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matoshin lands with a hook. Loso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Loso throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Loso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A right-left combo lands from Matoshin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Matoshin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Loso manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Loso moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loso.
Loso looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
Loso blocks a jab.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Loso moves away and avoids it.
Loso tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Loso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Loso clinches.
Loso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matoshin managing to block the knees to the body from Loso.
Matoshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matoshin working aggressively here.
Matoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Loso.
Loso landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin misses with some punches.
Loso blocks a body shot from Matoshin. #BC#
Matoshin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Loso misses with a straight right.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Loso was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Loso tries a low kick but Matoshin avoids it.
Loso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loso throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from Loso.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loso moves away.
Matoshin misses with a hook
and Loso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Loso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a nice looking body shot.
Loso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Loso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Matoshin is rocked!

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 Toshi Matoshin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PKL 1.10
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvestre needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Matoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silvestre.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matoshin.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Silvestre slips a jab from Matoshin.
Silvestre throws a hook but Matoshin blocks it.
Silvestre throws a lazy uppercut
and Matoshin counters with a nice leg kick.
Matoshin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Silvestre ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Matoshin with a jab.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvestre.
Silvestre stuns Matoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silvestre in his tracks.
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silvestre's sensitive parts.
Silvestre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silvestre blocks a head kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a swing at Silvestre's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Silvestre is out of range.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Silvestre's head but Silvestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin jabs Silvestre right on the nose. Silvestre blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Matoshin scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Silvestre gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin cracks Silvestre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silvestre walks into a left hand.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Silvestre 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.
Silvestre misses with a looping right.
Silvestre walks into a jab.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silvestre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvestre manages to avoid it.
Silvestre slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Silvestre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
Silvestre throws a big counter head kick but Matoshin avoids it with no problem.
Matoshin tried to score with a low kick but Silvestre checks it.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvestre wants to counter with a clinch but Matoshin pushes him away.
Matoshin misses with a combination
and Silvestre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silvestre doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matoshin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvestre can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Silvestre clinches with his opponent.
Matoshin digs a right hand into Silvestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silvestre's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Silvestre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matoshin stuns Silvestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silvestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Silvestre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matoshin lands with a kick to the temple. Silvestre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matoshin scores with a sloppy right hand. Silvestre should have avoided that one.
Matoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Silvestre moves out of range easily.
Matoshin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silvestre backs up against the ropes.
Silvestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matoshin.
Silvestre misses with a looping left.
Silvestre slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Silvestre is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matoshin misses the shot to the body.
Silvestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silvestre takes one on the button.
Silvestre moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Silvestre.#T2#
A cross from Matoshin lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matoshin throws a hook but Silvestre blocks it.
Matoshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silvestre throws a wild body kick that Matoshin sees coming a mile off.
Matoshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Silvestre ducks down to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with a right hand
and Silvestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin sizes up Silvestre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matoshin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matoshin throws a hook to the side of Silvestre's head but Silvestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Silvestre.
Silvestre moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
A little jabbing left from Silvestre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Silvestre avoids the punch easily.
Silvestre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silvestre missing with a left hand there. Matoshin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silvestre tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvestre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. Silvestre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvestre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Silvestre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Matoshin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Silvestre throws a big shot that misses.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvestre is just out of range.
Matoshin lands with a kick to the temple. Silvestre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Silvestre.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Silvestre is out of range.
Matoshin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silvestre misses with an uppercut
and Matoshin counters with a three punch combo that has Silvestre backing up. Silvestre nods at Matoshin to acknowledge the strikes.
Silvestre throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Matoshin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silvestre's sensitive parts.
Matoshin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvestre counters with a straight right hand.
Daniel Silvestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Silvestre saw that one coming.
Silvestre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silvestre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silvestre throws the left hand but Matoshin avoids the punch easily.
Matoshin throws a series of strikes that have Silvestre backpedaling.
Matoshin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvestre.
Decent striking displayed by Matoshin there.
Matoshin tries to bum rush Silvestre with a series of wild strikes but Silvestre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silvestre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Silvestre misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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