Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 84
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
A combination from Ignacio does no damage.
Denke is looking to counter punch.
Denke scores with a punch to the head.
Denke lands with a nice body punch.
Ignacio avoids a kick to the body.
Ignacio tries a quick counter leg kick but Denke is wise to it.
Denke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ignacio misses with a body shot.
Denke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Denke. Ignacio shrugs it off though.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke digs a good hook to Ignacio's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Denke.
Denke fails to land with a series of punches.
Ignacio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignacio throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Ignacio moves out of range easily.
Ignacio unleashes a big counter combination but Denke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ignacio blocks a head kick by Denke.
Ignacio looks to throw the jab but Denke is out of range.
Ignacio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Ignacio walks into a jab.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignacio manages to avoid it.
Denke lands an overhand right.
Denke lands with a shot to the body.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignacio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ignacio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Denke throws a hook but Ignacio blocks it.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignacio moves away.
It seemed like Ignacio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignacio moves out of range of the body kick.
Ignacio dodges the punch combination from Denke.
Ignacio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Denke swings for the body but Ignacio moves out of range.
Denke cracks Ignacio with an open hand slap.
Ignacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Denke takes a swing at Ignacio's ribcage but misses.
Denke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignacio's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke just misses with a punch to the body.
Denke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignacio.
Good leg kick by Denke.
Denke looks to land a combination but Ignacio avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignacio! But no joy.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignacio moves away.
Ignacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Ignacio misses with a head kick.
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ignacio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignacio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignacio connects with a leg kick.
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Ignacio moves away and avoids it.
Denke misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Ignacio slips under a jab from Denke.
Denke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Denke misses with a two punch combination.
Ignacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Ignacio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Denke to score with a decent uppercut.
Denke lands an overhand right.
Ignacio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignacio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ignacio to counter with a crisp jab.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignacio.
Denke throws a nice head kick!
Ignacio scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke moves forwards but Ignacio connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Denke lands a jab to Ignacio's midsection.
Ignacio tries to bum rush Denke with a series of wild strikes but Denke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Denke.
Denke is looking to slow Ignacio down with leg kicks.
A big left from Denke misses.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Denke moves away from the strike by Ignacio.
An attempted straight right counter from Denke misses the target.
Denke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignacio.
A leg kick checked by Denke.
Ignacio throws a head kick that misses
and Denke counters with a stiff right hand.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ignacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denke throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Denke dominated that 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.#R2#
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignacio.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Denke throws a head kick that misses
and Ignacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignacio avoids the head kick by Denke.
Denke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Denke.
Denke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ignacio counters with a good low kick that Denke was not able to check.
Denke lands a slapping body shot.
Ignacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke dips to his left and cracks Ignacio with an uppercut!
Ignacio avoids the body shot from Denke.
Ignacio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Denke. #T1#
Denke lands with a nice body kick.
Ignacio loads up on a big right hand but Denke slips the punch.
Denke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Denke blocks a jab.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Denke motions for Ignacio to come forward. Denke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denke misses with a body shot.
Ignacio throws a head kick that misses.
Denke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Denke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Denke blocks a head kick by Ignacio.
Denke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Denke misses with a body punch
and Ignacio counters with a straight right hand.
Denke looks for the body kick but Ignacio saw that one coming.
Ignacio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Denke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignacio.
Denke lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Denke. #T2#
Ignacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignacio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Denke swings for the body but Ignacio moves out of range.
A big right from Denke misses.
Nice jab there from Denke.
Denke digs a good body shot into Ignacio's ribs.
Denke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ignacios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Denke throws a one two combo.
Denke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignacio can do to turn this around?
Denke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denke throws a hook but Ignacio blocks it.
Ignacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Denke takes one on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Denke 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 Ignacio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignacio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Denke throws a low kick but Ignacio avoids it.
Denke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Karl Denke is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ignacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Denke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignacio works Denke's body with a nice hook.
Ignacio measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Denke! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ace Giannis Ignacio!
In his post fight interview, Ace Giannis Ignacio gave a big smile as he said 'Im not surprise maducfuckrsss'.

Event: PANDA 71
Date: Jan 10, 2021

#R1#
White throws a push kick but Denke slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
White shoots in and bounces Denke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
White looking to pass the guard.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Denke wants to sweep but no luck.
Denke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White won't allow Denke to sweep him here.
White passes Denke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White wants to free his trapped foot but Denke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Denke wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White looks to land a strike but Denke avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Denke is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Denke is controlling White's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denke throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Denke misses with a low kick.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Denke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range. #T3#
A left lands for Denke.
White throws a hook but Denke avoids it easily.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White slips a straight right by Denke.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White swings for the body but Denke moves out of range.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by White!
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke misses with a body shot.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denke's head backwards.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Denke is just out of range.#T4#
White feints and then cracks Denke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Denke down.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White looks to land a left hand but Denke moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Denke.
Denke misses with a head kick.
White throws a big counter head kick but Denke avoids it with no problem.
Denke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
Denke drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Denke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Denke connects with a solid leg kick. #KD2#
White cracks Denke with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. White has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Denke to stand back up!#ROC2#Denke is rocked!
White digs a good hook to Denke's body.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denke is breathing heavily.
White fakes the body blow, causing Denke to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Denke goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralphie White!
Ralphie White thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Huang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Denke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Denke misses.
Denke misses with a body kick.
Denke misses the body punch
and Huang counters with a stiff right hand.
Huang shoots in and drives through. Denke sprawls well.#TD#
Huang looking to score a takedown here. Denke is defending well but Huang drives through and ends up in Denke's guard.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huang landing with the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Denke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang throwing strikes but missing.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T1#
Huang passes Denke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Huang is keen to just control but Denke is a slippery customer.
Denke is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denke defending well though.
Denke avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huang.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Huang connects with a nice short shot to Denke's temple.
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Denke is trying to maintain the position but Huang is very close to passing his half guard.
Huang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Huang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Huang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Huang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Denke hang on?
Huang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Huang lands a big shot there that rocks Denke but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Denke is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huang controlling the position easily from mount.
Huang lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Denke is rocked!
Huang is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Denke goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Huang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview.

Event: PANDA 42
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oscarsson.
Denke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oscarsson is out of range.
Oscarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denke. #CL2#
Oscarsson gets a clinch.
Oscarsson blocking some punches.
Oscarsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Oscarsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Denke up against the cage.
Denke takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oscarsson lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Oscarsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oscarsson tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Oscarsson back against the cage.
Denke tries a body shot but Oscarsson blocks it.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Oscarsson has double underhooks. #T1#
The referee calls for Oscarsson to work.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oscarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Denke or not.
Denke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Denke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oscarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Oscarsson scores with a shot to the side of Denke's head.
A shot in the inside from Oscarsson.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Oscarsson improves position.
Oscarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Oscarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oscarsson.
Oscarsson has Denke pressed against the cage, preventing Denke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denke is trying to push Oscarsson away but Oscarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Denke tries to break free but Oscarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Denke is trying to push Oscarsson away but Oscarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Oscarsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Oscarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Denke. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oscarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oscarsson scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Denke wants to break free but Oscarsson has control.
Oscarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke is breathing heavily.
Oscarsson presses Denke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oscarsson drops Denke with a huge uppercut! Denke drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Oscarsson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Oscarsson!
Oscar Oscarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 29
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marques's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marques's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marques misses with a body shot.
Marques takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A combination from Denke does no damage.
As Denke backs off Marques throws a huge counter combo but Denke manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Denke tries to sprawl but Marques drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Denke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Denke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marques is working away from the top position though.
Denke wants to get back to full guard.
Marques not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denke trying to control but Marques postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Marques is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marques controlling the pace.
Denke wants to get back to full guard.
Denke wants to control but Marques is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marques content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Denke wants to control but Marques is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marques fails with the takedown.
Denke staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marques swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Billy Marques has been cut.
Denke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marques momentarily.
Denke misses with a series of wild punches.
Marques blocks the body kick.
Denke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denke throws a head kick but Marques moves out of range. #T3#
Marques throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke swings for the body but Marques moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marques. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Denke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marques was well out of range. Poor timing from Denke.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marques moves out of range of the leg kick from Denke.
Marques misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Marques as he checks the leg kick.
Marques ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marques cracks Denke with a good jab.
Marques moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Marques looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marques connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marques thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A head kick misses from Denke.
Marques blocks a head kick by Denke.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marques manages to avoid it.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke with a jab.
Denke misses with a two punch combination.
Denke looks to land a right hand but Marques moved out of range.
Marques lands with a hook. Denke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marques paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Denke swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Marques counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Marques shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Denke wants to improve his position but Marques is controlling well.
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 Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Marques's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Marques with that takedown attempt.
Denke throws a lazy head kick
and Marques counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Denke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denke throws a body kick that misses.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick
and Marques counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marques shoots in and drives through. Denke sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marques lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Denke lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
The fighters circling - Marques throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Marques moves into range and clinches up with Denke.#BC#
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Denke.
Denke misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Marques counters with a single leg into guard. Denke didn't expect that. #SUB#
Denke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marques doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marques manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Denke working a defensive guard but Marques manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Marques looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marques wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Denke trying to control but Marques flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Marques keeps control of the position as Denke tries to break free. #SUB2#
Denke fending off the submission attempt from Marques.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke rolls, trying to escape but Marques keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Denke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marques.
Well, with Marques on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Denke is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Denke wants to escape the position. #T3#
Marques biding his time, looking for the opening.
Denke tries to escape but Marques has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Denke covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Denke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marques.
Denke tries to escape but Marques has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Marques is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Marques controlling the position well here. Denke rolled but Marques kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Denke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marques.
Marques avoiding Denke 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Marques working for the choke.
Denke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Marques showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Marques's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Marques gets a takedown into half guard.
Denke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Denke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marques is working away from the top position though.
Marques landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques is trying to control. Denke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denke wants to improve his position but Marques is controlling well.
Denke trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Denke is refusing to be controlled, as Marques sits in half guard.
Denke tries to get to full guard but Marques has control of the leg.
Denke wants to control but Marques is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marques passes to full mount!
Marques lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Marques content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Marques looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marques takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Marques.
Marques tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marques tries to control but Denke wriggling away. #T3#
Marques in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Denke working to try and regain half guard.
Marques fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Denke tries to hold on but Marques pushes him away. #T4#
Marques content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Marques working for a guillotine from mount but Denke is in no mood to give up.
Denke is trying desperately to improve position.
Marques sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denke is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Marques comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marques 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Marques!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Marques thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masuta scores with a head kick.
Denke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masuta .
Denke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masuta takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Denke feints a jab and as Masuta dips his head, Denke unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Masuta right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Masuta falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Denke smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karl Denke!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Denke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
KarateO Masuta was interviewed post fight and said 'Arigoto'.

Event: PANDA 10
Date: Aug 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pomo checks a leg kick.
Pomo tries to counter with a clinch but Denke shakes him off and moves away.
Denke connects with a leg kick.
Denke throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Pomo clinches. #BC2#
Pomo manages to break the clinch.
Pomo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.
Pomo misses with a takedown attempt
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Pomo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Pomo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Pomo rushes Denke and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pomo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Denke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Denke as Pomo shoots in.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Denke.
Pomo tries to pull guard but Denke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karl Denke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Postin Pomo.
Pomo is trying to pull guard but Denke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Pomo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
Denke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pomo. #BC2#
Pomo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Pomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pomo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pomo moves out of range of the body kick.
Denke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Denke.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick and Pomo moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Pomo has Denke up against the cage in a clinch.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Pomo has double underhooks.
Denke is trying to push Pomo away but Pomo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pomo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pomo can't get the takedown.
Pomo tries to score a body lock takedown but Denke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2##BC#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Denke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pomo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denke with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denke.
Denke cracks Pomo with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Denke 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 Pomo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pomo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Denke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Pomo's head but Pomo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pomo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Pomo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Pomo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Pomo. #T3#
Denke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Pomo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Denke.
A nice side step and Pomo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pomo shoots in for a double leg but Denke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pomo ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Denke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Pomo is rocked!
Denke circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Pomo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Denke wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Denke!
A victorious Karl Denke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Johnson
Date: Jun 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke misses with a low kick.
Denke scores with a body shot.
Denke lands with a shot to the body.
Denke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Liaw releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Denke lands a head kick!
Liaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Denke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Denke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liaw circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Denke.
Liaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Liaw counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Denke onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#CUT2#It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Liaw blocks a leg kick.
Liaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liaw loads up on a big right hand but Denke slips the punch.
Denke throwing a counter right hand but Liaw manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Denke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Liaw closes the distance and clinches.
Liaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Liaw manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Denke tries to keep at a distance but Liaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Denke is trying to break free.#T2#
Denke can't break the clinch.
Denke tries to break free but Liaw pushes him back against the ropes.
Denke has had enough of the clinch but Liaw keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
I was talking to Denke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liaw lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Liaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Denke throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Liaw counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Denke to the mat, face first! Liaw goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Denke is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Denke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Denke misses
and Liaw counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Denke is rocked!
Denke swings for the body but Liaw moves out of range.
Denke walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Denke is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Weimin Liaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Weimin Liaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WKBC: Robbins VS Khan
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight tries to land a front kick but Denke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw.
Denke throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Denke throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Denke throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Denke doesn't seem bothered though.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denke tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke takes one to the side of the head.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denke's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke misses with a body shot.
Denke misses with a head kick.
Denke misses with a straight left.
Knight digs a good body shot into Denke's ribs.
Nice shot by Knight.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Denke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Denke.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke is looking to chop away at Knight's legs.
Knight connects with a solid leg kick.
Denke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Denke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knight eats them both and turns towards Denke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good leg kick by Knight.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight jabs Denke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knight chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knight throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Knight. That snapped Denke's head back.
Denke misses with a jab to the body
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Denke is rocked!
Denke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight thows a body kick. Denke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Denke is breathing heavily.
Knight lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Denke crumples to the floor! Knight milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jed Knight!
Jed Knight took some time post fight to say the following; 'i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'.

Event: WKBC: New Arrivals
Date: May 18, 2020

#R1#
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Denke throws a poor cross that misses
and Khan counters with a one-two to the body.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Denke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick misses from Denke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Denke lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Argat Khan has been cut.
Denke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Denke's ribs.#T1#
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Denke throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denke.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Denke's head back.
Denke misses the shot to the body.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
Denke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan is looking to slow Denke down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khan.
Khan blocks a low kick nicely.#KD2#
Khan drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Denke onto his butt! Denke pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denke's calf.#CL2#
Khan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##KD2#
Denke walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Khan rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Denke has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Denke throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khan and Denke are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Khan throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Denke into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Khan knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Argat Khan!
Argat Khan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WPFC 51- Johnson vs. Tiramanti
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hullu moves away.#TD#
Hullu shoots in and bounces Denke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Denke wants to sweep but no luck.
Hullu passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hullu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Denke is looking for a sweep. Hullu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hullu is working for a kimura but Denke is defending it quite comfortably.
Denke is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Hullu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hullu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hullu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denke has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Hullu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Denke is just riding it out for now. Hullu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hullu seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hullu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hullu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
Denke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denke keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hullu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Denke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Denke shrugs it off.
Denke is desperately trying to improve his position but Hullu has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Denke reaches up to try and pull Hullu in and control his posture, but Hullu latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Denke taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heppu Hullu!
During a confident post fight interview, Heppu Hullu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bloodbath 8
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Denke enables Duque to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Denke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Denke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duque stopping the sweep attempt from Denke.
Denke wants to hit a switch here but Duque passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denke there!
Duque controlling from mount. #SUB#
Denke is trying to control the position here but Duque swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Duque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilton Duque!

Event: BloodBath Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
Denke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Denke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Denke.
Denke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Polizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denke misses with a straight right.
Denke misses with a shot to the body
and Polizzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polizzi looks to land a right hand but Denke moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Denke.
Polizzi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Denke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Polizzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polizzi avoids the body shot from Denke.
Denke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Denke misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Polizzi clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Polizzi on the inside.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polizzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Polizzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Denke has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Denke tries to stall but Polizzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Denke is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Polizzi.
Polizzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Polizzi has double underhooks.
Polizzi is pushing Denke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polizzi. #T2#
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Polizzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polizzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke letting Polizzi take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polizzi as Denke tries to tie him up.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Polizzi improves position.
Denke trying to control the position but instead, Polizzi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Denke into the cage.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Polizzi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi gets through Denke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Polizzi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Polizzi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Denke tries to work over Polizzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Polizzi has double underhooks.
Polizzi prevents Denke from breaking the clinch.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Polizzi works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Polizzi digs a right hand into Denke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denke's gas tank.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Polizzi.
Polizzi just leaning against Denke, taking a breather. #T4#
Polizzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
A frustrated look appears on Denke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Polizzi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Polizzi.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Polizzi.
Polizzi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi presses Denke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Polizzi 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#
Nice uppercut there from Polizzi.
Polizzi slips under a jab.#CL2#
Polizzi moves into the clinch.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polizzi as Denke tries to tie him up.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Polizzi scores with a shot to the side of Denke's head.
Polizzi lands a body punch.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vito Polizzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polizzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polizzi effectively controlling the action here.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A short right from Polizzi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polizzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Denke is looking to control Polizzi's arms but Polizzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Denke has his back to the cage.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Denke tries to stall but Polizzi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Polizzi as the two fighters clinch.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Denke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Polizzi has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Polizzi - that landed with a thud.
Polizzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Polizzi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Polizzi lands a left hand.
Polizzi stalling against the cage.
Polizzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke working hard to break the clinch.
Polizzi lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
A body shot lands from Polizzi.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polizzi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Polizzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polizzi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Polizzi.
A short right from Polizzi on the inside.
Polizzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polizzi slows down the pace here.
Polizzi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denke wants to get back to striking at distance but Polizzi won't allow it.
Polizzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Polizzi is pushing Denke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi is leaning against Denke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polizzi lands with a right to the head.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Polizzi.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polizzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Polizzi as the two fighters clinch.
Polizzi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Polizzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polizzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Denke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polizzi.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Polizzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head. #ROC2#
Denke is rocked!
Polizzi slows down the pace here.
Polizzi blocking some punches.
Polizzi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Polizzi.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denke wants to stall.
Denke seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Denke looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Polizzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Polizzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Polizzi tests Denke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Polizzi connects with a body shot that sends Denke's belly button to the back.
Denke throws a lazy right hand but Polizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polizzi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vito Polizzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polizzi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polizzi scores with a hook.
Denke tries to bum rush Polizzi with a series of wild strikes but Polizzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polizzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vito Polizzi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polizzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Polizzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polizzi.
Denke misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polizzi lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Denke throws a jab when Polizzi was well out of range.
Polizzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Denke off the cage and back into range.
Polizzi lands a really nice looking cross but Denke seems unphased.
Polizzi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Polizzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polizzi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polizzi cracks Denke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denke stuns Polizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Polizzi.
Polizzi throws out a powerful jab.
Polizzi cracks Denke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polizzi scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Polizzi finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Polizzi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Denke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Polizzi 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.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Polizzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Denkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Polizzi jabs Denke right on the nose. Denke blinks but takes it well.
Polizzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denke.
Polizzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polizzi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denke's hands.
Polizzi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polizzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Denke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Polizzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Polizzi scores with a hook.
Polizzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Denke looks to land a combination but Polizzi avoids it well.
Polizzi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polizzi lands with a right hand. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Polizzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polizzi.
Polizzi connects with the punch.
Polizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denke has time to react.#CL2#
Polizzi clinches with his opponent.
Polizzi blocks an uppercut.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi keeps control of Denke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Denke tries to break free but Polizzi pushes him back against the cage.
Polizzi presses Denke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Polizzi lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Polizzi.
Polizzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Polizzi lands with a light punch inside.
Polizzi pushes Denke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Denke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polizzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polizzi leaning against his opponent.
Polizzi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denke.
Polizzi lands a body shot.
Polizzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polizzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vito Polizzi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polizzi lands a nice uppercut.
Denke tries to break the clinch but Polizzi is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Polizzi digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Polizzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Polizzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polizzi 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Polizzi!
A very excited looking Vito Polizzi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IFA 135/185
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Denke tests Shotguntoter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shotguntoter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shotguntoter.
Shotguntoter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shotguntoter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shotguntoter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Denke scores with a jab to the body.
Shotguntoter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Denke connects with a right hand. Shotguntoter shakes it off.
Denke misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke lands with an uppercut that bounces Shotguntoter off the cage and back into range.
Shotguntoter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Shotguntoter is rocked!
Shotguntoter has his takedown stuffed
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Shotguntoter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Shotguntoter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotguntoter shoots in but Denke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Denke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shotguntoter seems to have got his legs back now.
Shotguntoter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Denke lands.#KD2#
Denke lands a big right hand that sends Shotguntoter crashing to the mat! Denke stays standing though and waves Shotguntoter back to his feet!
Denke slaps away a takedown attempt from Shotguntoter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shotguntoter.
Shotguntoter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shotguntoter misses with a takedown
and Denke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denke lands a jab to Shotguntoter's midsection.
Good exchange - Denke coming out on top.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotguntoter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denke circles away.
A little jabbing left from Denke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shotguntoter is breathing heavily.
Shotguntoter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Denke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Denke throws a series of punches but Shotguntoter avoids them all with ease.
Shotguntoter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Denke sprawls and moves away.
Shotguntoter shoots in looking for a takedown. Denke tries to sprawl out of it but Shotguntoter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #KD2#
Denke cracks Shotguntoter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shotguntoter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Denke finish him?
Shotguntoter walks straight into a right hand from Denke - that's dropped him! Denke jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shotguntoter from any more punishment! Shotguntoter complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: 135 Round 2/185 round 1
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Stankovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stankovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a left to the body.
Denke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Stankovic works the jab nicely.
Denke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Stankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stankovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Denke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stankovic lands a right hook to the body.
Stankovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankovic.
Stankovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Stankovic closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Stankovic lands a body punch.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Stankovic.
A right hand to the body from Stankovic.
Stankovic cracks Denke with a nice body shot.
Denke tries to circle away but Stankovic has him pinned against the cage.
Stankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards. #TD#
Stankovic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stankovic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stankovic keeping moving, preventing Denke from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stankovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denke trying to control but Stankovic is working from the bottom.
Stankovic wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Denke is now in half guard. #T2#
Stankovic wants to get back to full guard but Denke has passed into side control.
Denke wants to control but Stankovic is keeping him busy.
Stankovic is looking for a sweep.
Stankovic is not content to let Denke control the position.
Stankovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Stankovic is trying to control Denke's posture but Denke avoids it.
Stankovic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Denke is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stankovic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Denke is hanging on to Stankovic's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Denke has the hooks in. Stankovic is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Denke passes his arm under Stankovic's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Stankovic taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019

#R1#
Denke misses with a combination #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Denke fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More stalling from Johnson.#T1#
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Denke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like James Johnson has been cut.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson. #TD2#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Denke uses from the top position.
Denke looking to pass the guard.
Johnson seems keen to control Denke's posture.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Denke trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Johnson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denke is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Denke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Denke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Denke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Denke throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. #TD2#
Johnson gets control of Denke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Denke from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Johnson's cut.
That's time! Denke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Denke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Karl Denke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Denke swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Denke shakes him off and moves away.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Denke connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Denke missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Denke and move into the clinch position.
Denke misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson. #T1##TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Denke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Denke looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Denke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Denke trying to control the position. #T2#
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Johnson.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Yet more stalling tactics from Johnson.#T3#
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Denke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Denke defends the submission attempt.
Denke wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Denke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Denke wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Denke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson slips under a jab from Denke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from Denke.
Denke sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Denke avoids it this time.#TD2#
Denke gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Johnson's cut.
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#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Denke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denke misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Denke taking a breather.
Denke looking to stall.
Maybe Denke would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Denke explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denke lands a lovely overhand right.
James Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Denke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Denke throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.#T1#
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Denke.
Denke misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denke wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson stalling. #T2#
Denke manages to get to full guard.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Johnson stands up from Denke's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Denke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Denke.
Denke falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson. #T3#
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Denke enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Denke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Denke is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Denke is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Denke misses with a hook #CL2#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Denke won't allow it.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Denke holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Denke.

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 Karl Denke.
I think Johnson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Johnson!

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